NFL·ANALYSIS·August 12, 2026 06:26 PM ET

Jonah Elliss takes questions after Aug. 12 Broncos practice

Sean Payton kept the third-year defender on the edge

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 121 min read

#BroncosCountry LIVE: OLB Jonah Elliss meets the media https://t.co/GEp5lkcVPW Via @Broncos on X

What happened: Elliss spoke Wednesday during Denver’s 2026 training camp. Payton said in June that Elliss would remain at outside linebacker rather than shift inside.

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Why it matters: That decision keeps Elliss in the edge rotation entering the preseason.

What to watch: His preseason usage will show how Denver divides its outside-linebacker snaps.

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