The New Orleans Saints are bringing again one in every of their very own.
The Saints have agreed to a three-year, $33 million take care of linebacker Kaden Elliss, based on NFL Community, with $23 million assured and a most worth of almost $39 million.
Elliss, 30, was chosen by New Orleans within the seventh spherical of the 2019 draft. After 4 seasons with the Saints, he signed with the division rival Atlanta Falcons, for whom he has performed throughout the previous three seasons.
He now returns to New Orleans a day after longtime Saints linebacker Demario Davis agreed to a take care of the New York Jets.
Elliss was thought of probably the most underrated gamers on the Falcons over the previous few seasons. In 2025, he led the group in tackles (107) from the within linebacker spot and had 3.5 sacks, 10 tackles for a loss, one interception and 6 passes defended. He additionally was a group captain.
It’s Elliss’ versatility that stood out. Regardless of enjoying inside, Elliss was requested to blitz usually in Atlanta, particularly underneath defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich in 2025. And Elliss excelled in that position. He was fifth within the NFL in quarterback stress charge (17.6%) amongst gamers with at the least 150 pass-rush snaps.
Elliss led the group in tackles (151) in 2024 and had 5 sacks besides. He hasn’t missed a sport in his three seasons in Atlanta.
Earlier than coming to Atlanta, Elliss had only one season in New Orleans as a key participant, selecting up a career-high seven sacks in 2022.
Elliss’ father is former NFL defensive deal with Luther Elliss. Kaden is one in every of three Elliss brothers enjoying within the NFL. The others are Christian (New England Patriots) and Jonah (Denver Broncos).
ESPN’s Marc Raimondi contributed to this report.
