Broncos OLB set to make first career start in place of Jonathon Cooper
With Jonathon Cooper on the commissioner's exempt list, Broncos OLB Jonah Elliss is poised to make his first career start on 'Monday Night Football.'
In the Denver Broncos' updated depth chart for Week 1, rookie pass rusher Jonah Elliss has been designated as a starting outside linebacker, replacing the injured Jonathon Cooper. The news is significant, as it confirms Elliss' role in the team's lineup. Elliss, who spoke to reporters on Wednesday, expressed his excitement and focus on the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
He stated, "I don’t want to make it a bigger deal than it is. I just want to go out and put my best foot forward. Not freak out. Just be in the moment. God’s blessed me with where I am, so I’m just going to try to make the most of it."
Elliss, standing at 6-2 and weighing 246 pounds, was drafted by Denver in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft from the University of Utah. Throughout his 30-career games, he has recorded 11 quarterback hits and 7.5 sacks as a rotational pass rusher, sharing the workload with Bonitto and Cooper. With this opportunity, Elliss is now set to make his first career start on Monday Night Football against the Chiefs on September 14. He recognizes the importance of this chance and is determined to seize it.
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