The Falcons figured to scoop up a handful of Saints defenders this offseason, given that Ryan Nielsen joined as defensive coordinator after a long stretch coaching the defensive line in New Orleans. One of those players figured to be Marcus Davenport, but while the Falcons apparently pursued him, he landed in Minnesota. Instead, Atlanta lands another Saints pass rusher and linebacker,
That would be Kaden Elliss, the former Idaho product and Saints seventh round draft pick who is coming off a career year where he piled up seven sacks in just 11 starts. Elliss, who will turn 28 in July, will hope to build on 2022 by reuniting with Nielsen and helping a moribund Atlanta pass rush in 2023.