Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Joining Falcons on three-year deal

Elliss agreed to a three-year contract with the Falcons on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Elliss is scheduled to make $21.5 million over the next three years, though the deal can't be finalized until Wednesday. The 27-year-old linebacker enjoyed a breakout season with the NFC South rival Saints in 2022, racking up 78 tackles and seven sacks. Elliss had just 23 tackles and one sack over three previous seasons.