Broncos confirm Jonah Elliss will remain at edge rusher

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Broncos confirm Jonah Elliss will remain at edge rusher
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Jonah Elliss will continue to play as an edge rusher for the Denver Broncos, after speculation suggested a potential shift to inside linebacker. Head coach Sean Payton clarified that while Elliss may flex inside in certain packages, he has performed too well outside to warrant a full-time move. The Broncos’ edge rushing group remains deep, featuring starters Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper alongside Elliss and other rotational players. The linebacker position, however, enters training camp with more uncertainty, as veterans Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad lead a group of younger players and recent draft picks lacking experience at the NFL level.

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  • Elliss remains primarily at edge rusher after offseason speculation
  • Payton confirms Elliss is performing well on the outside
  • Broncos have a deep edge rusher group with several rotational players
  • Veteran depth in the linebacker group is uncertain
  • Rookies Red Murdock and Taurean York showed promise in OTAs
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One of the big offseason talking points surrounding the Broncos was edge rusher Jonah Elliss potentially moving to inside linebacker. Head coach Sean Payton mentioned he would be “getting some snaps” at linebacker, but never really clarified what that meant. However, Sean Payton did meet with the media after the Broncos’ first OTA practice, which […]

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