Broncos keep Jonah Elliss at OLB to support his development
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

The Denver Broncos have decided to keep outside linebacker Jonah Elliss at his position rather than move him to inside linebacker. Coach Sean Payton indicated that Elliss is making significant progress as an edge player, leading to the decision to maintain his current role. While there may be situations where he lines up inside, Elliss is expected to continue primarily as an edge defender. During his first two seasons, he recorded 11 quarterback hits and 7.5 sacks. Elliss expressed his willingness to adapt to whatever the team needs to achieve success.
- •Jonah Elliss stays at OLB instead of moving to ILB.
- •Sean Payton emphasized not disrupting Elliss’s progress.
- •Elliss has 11 quarterback hits and 7.5 sacks in two seasons.
- •Elliss is open to playing inside or on special teams.
- •He is projected as the third-choice pass rusher behind Bonitto and Cooper.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos 'didn’t want to disrupt' OLB's ascension with position change
"The Broncos considered moving OLB Jonah Elliss to ILB, but "he’s really ascending as an edge player, and we didn’t want to disrupt that.”
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