Jordan Elliott Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Panthers vs 49ers game on Monday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 2, 2025
Cleared to play Week 9
Elliott (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott's status for Sunday's game looked to be in jeopardy after he did not travel with the team Friday due to personal reasons. However, the 2020 third-rounder joined the team in New Jersey on Saturday and has been cleared to play after working through an ankle injury during Week 9 prep. Elliott has 16 tackles (four solo) through the first eight games of the regular season.
Nov 1, 2025
Looks likely to suit up
Elliott (ankle) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Giants, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott looked unlikely to suit up in Week 9 after not traveling with the team to New York due to personal reasons. However, he's now expected to play through an ankle injury, though his official status remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Oct 31, 2025
Not traveling with team
Elliott (ankle), who is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, is not traveling with the 49ers to New York on Friday due to personal reasons, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott didn't practice Friday after logging a pair of limited practices to begin the week, though it's not clear if his absence Friday was due to the personal issue. He remains questionable for Sunday's contest, so he could join the team in New York sometime before that matchup. If Elliott is unable to play, Kevin Givens or Alfred Collins could draw a start.
Oct 31, 2025
Questionable to face Giants
Elliott (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott opened the week with back-to-back limited practices before sitting out of Friday's session to recover from an ankle injury he sustained in Week 8 against the Texans. His status for Week 9 may not be officially known until the 49ers announce their list of inactive players Sunday, but his absence would mean that either Alfred Collins or Kevin Givens would start at defensive tackle alongside Kalia Davis.
Oct 29, 2025
Limited participant in practice
Elliott (ankle) was a limited participant in San Francisco's practice Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott returned to practice Wednesday after exiting the team's Week 8 loss versus the Texans in the third quarter with an ankle injury. The 27-year-old should continue to serve as one of the 49ers' starting defensive tackles should he be able to suit up for the team's matchup against the Giants on Sunday.
Oct 26, 2025
Won't return vs. Houston
Elliott (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Texans, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott will not return to Sunday's game after sustaining an ankle injury during the third quarter. Alfred Collins and Kevin Givens are in line for more snaps at defensive tackle the rest of the way in Elliott's absence.
Oct 26, 2025
Questionable to return
Elliot (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Houston,
ANALYSIS
Elliot suffered the injury in the third quarter. The former Brown is in his second season with the 49ers and has 16 tackles to go along with 2.5 sacks this season.
Aug 19, 2025
Returning from back issue
Elliott (back) participated during Tuesday's training camp practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott had been dealing with a back injury he presumably suffered during a practice earlier in training camp, but he's now back on the field ahead of San Francisco's last preseason game Saturday versus the Chargers. Unless he suffers a setback, he figures to start at one of the 49ers' defensive tackle spots come Week 1 at Seattle.
Aug 10, 2025
Nursing back injury
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday that Elliott (back) is dealing with injury, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott will work to get health in time to participate in joint practices with the Raiders this week, and ahead of the 49ers' preseason clash against Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 16. He projects to kick off the regular season as a regular contributor at defensive tackle, health permitting.
Jan 8, 2025
Sees role increase over 2024 season
Elliott finished the 2024 regular season with 19 tackles (12 solo) through 15 games.
ANALYSIS
Elliott signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the 49ers in March of 2024 after spending the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Browns, who selected him in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Elliott failed to crack 30 defensive snaps in the first five games of the regular season, but he managed to reach that mark in nine of his next 10 outings due to injuries to Kevin Givens (pectoral) and Javon Hargrave (triceps). Elliott would see plenty of snaps at defensive tackle alongside Hargrave and Maliek Collins in 2025 if Givens opts to sign with another team during the offseason.
Dec 6, 2024
Returning in Week 14
Elliott (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott missed the 49ers' Week 13 loss to the Bills after sustaining a concussion the week prior, but he practiced full Wednesday and has cleared the NFL's five-step protocol in time to suit up Sunday. Expect the Missouri product to serve as one of San Francisco's top interior defensive linemen in Week 14.
Nov 29, 2024
Will miss Week 13
Elliott (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's battle against Buffalo, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott suffered the concussion Sunday against Green Bay and didn't practice at all this week. He'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before he's able to return to action. Kalia Davis could be asked to step up in Elliott's absence Sunday.
Nov 24, 2024
Ruled out Sunday
Elliot (concussion) has been ruled out for the remaidner of Sunday's game versus Green Bay, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott will not return to the game after suffering a concussion during the first half. In his absence, Kalia Davis and Evan Anderson should see increased playing time.
Nov 24, 2024
May have head injury
Elliott is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
While Elliott gets examined, Kalia Davis and Evan Anderson will see an uptick in snaps at defensive tackle alongside starter Maliek Collins.
Oct 18, 2024
All good for Sunday
Elliott (knee) is not on the injury report for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott should make his return to the field after sitting out the 49ers' Week 6 win over the Seahawks. The 6-foot defensive tackle's return is particularly timely, considering the tall task that slowing down Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Chiefs' offense represents.
Oct 14, 2024
Logs individual work Monday
Elliott (knee) was spotted working on the side of 49ers' practice Monday, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott was expected to return to practice this week after sustaining a knee injury in San Francisco's Week 5 loss to the Cardinals. The Missouri product has recorded 16 total tackles across five games with the 49ers this season, and he's expected to serve as one of the team's top defensive tackles once he's fully past his knee injury.
Oct 11, 2024
Nearing return
Elliot (knee) is expected to return to practice next week, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliot picked up an apparent knee injury in the 49ers' Week 5 loss to the Cardinals that forced him to miss Thursday night's win over the Seahawks. The 26-year-old defensive lineman's participation in practice next week will provide the best indication of his potential availability in Week 7, when the Chiefs travel to San Francisco.
Oct 9, 2024
Missing Week 6
Elliot (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliot was able to play through an ankle issue in the 49ers' Week 5 loss to the Cardinals, but it appears he picked up a knee injury that will sideline him Thursday night. Expect Kalia Davis and Kevin Givens to see increased snaps with San Francisco's first-team defensive line in Elliot's stead.
Oct 7, 2024
Considered unavailable Monday
Elliott (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott recorded a solo tackle in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Cardinals, picking up an apparent knee injury in the process. The defensive tackle will look to practice in some capacity before Thursday's matchup with the Seahawks on the road.
Oct 4, 2024
Good to go for Week 5
Elliott (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation heading into the weekend and is expected to play Sunday versus the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott suffered an ankle injury during a Week 4 win over the Patriots and played only 13 defensive snaps. He logged limited practices Wednesday and Thursday this week before participating in full Friday, setting him up to play versus Arizona on Sunday.
Sep 30, 2024
Considered day to day
Elliott (ankle) is considered day to day after being injured in Sunday's win over New England, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott got the start up front on San Francisco's defensive line against the Patriots, logging 14 snaps before exiting with the injury in the first half. Kevin Givens and Maliek Collins led the position group in playing time following Elliott's departure. On the year, Elliott has two tackles (two solo) and one QB hit.
Sep 29, 2024
Not going to return
Elliott (ankle) has been ruled out for the Remainder of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott will not return in the second half of Week 4's matchup with New England. The Missouri product had no counting stats at the time of his exit, and will likely be supplanted by Evan Anderson and Kevin Givens for the remainder of the game.
Sep 29, 2024
Questionable to return
Elliott (ankle) has exited Sunday's game against the Patriots, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott may not return in the second half of Week 4's matchup with New England. The Missouri product had no counting stats at the time of his exit, and will likely be supplanted by Evan Anderson and Kevin Givens while he is out.
Sep 29, 2024
Cleared to play Sunday
Elliott (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott was limited at practice Thursday and Friday due to a minor foot injury but will suit up Sunday. The defensive tackle has recorded two solo tackles across 55 defensive snaps through three games.
Sep 27, 2024
Questionable for Week 4
Elliott (foot) is considered to be questionable to play Sunday versus the Patriots, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott popped up on the injury report as a limited participant with a foot injury and he was once again limited Friday. The defensive lineman will likely test out his foot before the contest Sunday prior to the team making a decision on his availability against New England.
Sep 26, 2024
Injures foot in practice
Elliott (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott injured his foot during Thursday's practice session and was carted off the field, per Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News. It's not clear how severe the injury is, but Friday's final practice report will provide clarity on Elliot's status for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Mar 12, 2024
Signs with San Francisco
The 49ers agreed to terms with Elliott on a two-year, $10 million contract Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
A third-round pick in 2020 by the Browns, Elliott spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons as a starter for Cleveland. Across 17 games (14 starts) last year, Elliott recorded 21 tackles (14 solo) and 2.5 sacks on the team's talented defensive line. In San Francisco, Elliott will help to replace the snaps lost by Arik Armstead, who is expected to be released this week.
Dec 17, 2023
Good to go versus Chicago
Elliott (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Walker was able to participate in Friday's practice in a limited capacity and has been able to get through the leagues' five-step concussion protocols. He has 17 tackles (12 solo), including 2.5 sacks, in 13 games this season.
Dec 15, 2023
Questionable for Sunday vs. Bears
Elliott (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott is in danger of missing his first game of the season Sunday due to a head injury he sustained in Week 14 versus the Jaguars. If he is sidelined, Shelby Harris will likely start in Elliott's place.
Dec 10, 2023
Exits with head injury
Elliot (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliot will now enter the league's concussion protocols and have to complete their five-step process before stepping on the field again. Shelby Harris and Maurice Hurst will now see extra opportunities in Elliot's absence.
Sep 6, 2023
Left off injury report
Elliott (hip) was absent from the Browns' injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Elliott left the Browns' preseason finale against the Chiefs with a hip injury. He's coming off career-highs in tackles (36) and sacks (two) and is set to anchor Cleveland's defensive front alongside Myles Garrett, Za'Darius Smith and Dalvin Tomlinson.
Aug 26, 2023
Exits with hip injury
Elliott is questionable to return to Saturday's preseason game against the Chiefs with a hip injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott exited before the end of the first quarter, though it's unclear exactly when or how he suffered this hip injury. The 25-year-old defensive tackle collected a career-high 36 stops, two sacks and two passes defended last season, and he has been playing with the Browns' first-team defense this preseason.
Jun 16, 2022
Playing with starting unit
Elliott practiced as a member of the Browns' first-team defense during minicamp this past week, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott has been one of Cleveland's two starting defensive tackles this offseason and figures to retain this spot heading into the 2022 regular season. The 2020 third-round pick played 16 games with three starts last season, notching 26 tackles over 439 defensive snaps, before suffering a knee injury that forced his early exit from the team's Week 18 win over the Bengals early. Elliott's positive health status this offseason, combined with the loss of defensive tackle Malik Jackson, should help launch him into a starting role alongside Taven Bryan moving forward.
Jan 9, 2022
Left early Sunday
Elliot (knee) left the Browns' 21-16 win over the Bengals early and was unable to return, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliot was placed into a bigger role Sunday with Malik Jackson missing due to COVID protocols. With the Browns' season over, Elliot will now work to get healthy and prepare for next season.
Dec 30, 2021
Back from COVID list
Elliott (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Elliott was placed on the COVID list Christmas Eve but has since cleared the health and safety protocols. He's filled a rotation role on the defensive line for Cleveland this season.
Dec 24, 2021
Lands on COVID list
Elliot (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday
ANALYSIS
Elliot was looking at a potential jump in opportunity Saturday against the Packers with defensive tackle starters Malik Jackson (knee) questionable, and Malik McDowell still currently on the COVID list. Instead he will be watching from the sidelines. He'll try to get healthy and return in Week 17 against the Steelers.
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