Broncos' Elliss to Try Inside Linebacker

0:00On March 31st, Broncos' head coach Sean Payton dropped some news this week about third-year rush linebacker Jonah Ellis. He's planning to give Ellis reps at Inside Linebacker this summer to boost the team's depth there. With starters Alex Singleton and Justin Strohnad holding it down, Payton sees Ellis fitting in behind them. This move makes sense because Denver stacked on the edge. Nick Benito and Jonathan Cooper lead that group, backed by Dondria Tillman and Kay Robinson. Meanwhile, Inside Linebacker lacks proven backups beyond Drew Sanders, whose battled injuries but is healthy now in a contract year. Ellis brings the right tools from his Utah days, where he plates him off-ball and his brothers crush it at inside spots in the league. Last season, he notched 2.5 sacks, 28 tackles, and a forced fumble despite limited snaps. As a rookie, he grabbed 5 sacks. Payton compared him to versatile guys like Fred Warner or his own draft pick, Kate and Ellis, saying it's about matching skills to needs.

1:03The Broncos have tried positions which is before, like with Sanders, but results were mixed. They might still draft inside help, with names like Jacob Rodriguez floating in Mox. Keep an eye on training camp. Ellis could carve out a bigger role and solidify that linebacker room before the season hits. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News today. AI-powered football coverage.