Jonah Elliss Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Broncos vs Commanders game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 14, 2025
Won't play vs. Kansas City
Elliss (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Elliss sustained a hamstring injury during the Broncos' Week 10 win over the Raiders. He was unable to practice this past week, and the second-year linebacker will be sidelined for Sunday's AFC West tilt. Dondrea Tillman and rookie fourth-rounder Que Robinson will serve as the Broncos' rotational outside linebackers behind Jonathan Cooper and Nik Bonitto in Elliss's absence.
Nov 6, 2025
Ruled out for rest of Thursday
Elliss (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night's contest versus Las Vegas, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliss sustained a hamstring injury in the third quarter, and his night has officially now come to an end. The Broncos' next contest will come Nov. 16 against the Chiefs, so the linebacker will have some extra time to rest up prior to that matchup.
Nov 6, 2025
Questionable to return Thursday
Elliss (shoulder) is questionable to return to Thursday night's contest against the Raiders, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliss suffered a hamstring injury early in the second half, leaving his status for the rest of the game uncertain. In his absence, Dondrea Tillman is a candidate to see additional snaps as a reserve option at outside linebacker behind Jonathan Cooper and Nik Bonitto.
Oct 23, 2025
All set for Week 8
Elliss (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Elliss appears to be set to return to action in Week 8 after missing the team's last two contests with a shoulder injury. The linebacker has compiled 11 total tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and a forced fumble over five games this year.
Oct 22, 2025
Back practicing in limited fashion
Elliss (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Elliss last played in Week 5 against Philadelphia, and he's missed the Broncos' subsequent two games due to injury. The second-year linebacker didn't practice at all last week, so his limited session Wednesday represents a step in the right direction toward a return. Nonetheless, Elliss should be considered iffy to suit up Sunday against Dallas.
Oct 17, 2025
Won't face Giants
Elliss (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Elliss was sidelined for Denver's Week 6 win over the Jets and failed to practice in any capacity this week. He'll miss his second consecutive game, and it appears his absence could extend beyond Week 7.
Oct 15, 2025
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Elliss (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Elliss's injury designation for Wednesday's practice was for just a shoulder injury, which indicates the 2024 third-rounder is past a rib issue that he picked up during the Broncos' Week 5 win over the Eagles. He'll have two more opportunities this week to practice in at least a limited capacity, which would give him a chance at being cleared to play against the Giants on Sunday.
Oct 10, 2025
Out for Week 6
Elliss (ribs/shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Elliss' absence Sunday comes as no surprise, as the 22-year-old missed Denver's entire week of practice due to rib and shoulder injuries likely sustained in the Week 5 win over the Eagles. Que Robinson and Dondrea Tillman could receive increased defensive snaps as reserve outside linebackers while Elliss is sidelined in Week 6.
Oct 9, 2025
Sits out another practice
Ellis (ribs/shoulder) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliss has now missed back-to-back practices, so it seems like he's facing long odds to be ready for Sunday's game against the Jets in London. For any chance at being cleared to play Week 6, the second-year pro will need to get back on the practice field as at least a limited participant Friday.
Oct 8, 2025
Dealing with injuries
Elliss (ribs/shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Despite playing 45 total snaps (26 on special teams, 19 on defense) and recording three total tackles during the Broncos' Week 5 win over the Eagles, the second-year pro from Utah appears to have picked up rib and shoulder injuries. He likely needs to practice in some capacity either Thursday or Friday to have a chance at suiting up in Week 6, when the Broncos play the Jets in London.
Jul 23, 2025
Practicing to begin camp
Elliss was practicing with the team Wednesday to begin training camp, Jon Heath of Broncos Wire reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliss suffered a fractured scapula in Denver's wild-card loss to the Bills to conclude the 2024 campaign. The issue wasn't expected to impact his 2025 season, and that now seems to be confirmed given his activity at the start of training camp.
Jan 17, 2025
Dealing with fractured scapula bone
Elliss's father said Friday that Elliss fractured the scapula bone in his right shoulder in Sunday's wild-card loss to Buffalo but will likely be ready for offseason drills in April, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Luther Elliss, Jonah's father, likely has more insight into football injuries than most since he was a defensive tackle in the NFL for 10 seasons from 1995 to 2004. The elder Elliss said of his son's injury that "it's just a broken bone" and suggested that the recovery time would be "six weeks." Luther Elliss also stated that Jonah's current injury isn't related to the torn right labrum he suffered in 2023 while playing in college for Utah, per Tomasson.
Jan 12, 2025
Exits game due to shoulder injury
Elliss (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Bills, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliss injured his right shoulder in the first half of Sunday's game, and he was seen headed to the locker room holding his arm, per Mike Klis of 9news.com. Dondrea Tillman will serve as the Broncos' primary edge rushing backup behind Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto for as long as Elliss is out of the game.
Jul 30, 2024
Recovered from shoulder injury
Elliss (shoulder) has been an active participant at the Broncos' training camp, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliss has fully recovered from the surgery he underwent to address a torn shoulder labrum last season. The 21-year-old appears to be set to operate as a primary reserve option behind Jonathan Cooper at weakside linebacker on Denver's defense in 2024.
Jul 30, 2024
Recovered from shoulder injury
Elliss (shoulder) has been an active participant at the Broncos' training camp, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliss has fully recovered from the surgery he underwent to address a torn shoulder labrum last season. The 21-year-old appears to be set to operate as a primary reserve option behind Jonathan Cooper at weakside linebacker on Denver's defense in 2024.
May 14, 2024
On pace with recovery
Elliss (shoulder) should be fully healed by training camp, Mike Klis of 9News reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliss underwent surgery to repair a torn shoulder labrum six months ago, but he still isn't quite 100 percent. However, the Broncos' 2024 third-round selection was able to take part in walkthroughs and individual portions of the team's recent rookie minicamp. The son of former NFL player, Luther Elliss, Jonah projects to be a pass-rush specialist after recording 12 sacks in just 10 games at Utah last season.
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