Forty Niners Eye Vet Linebacker Elliss

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The San Francisco 49ers are eyeing veteran linebacker, Kaden Ellis, to strengthen their defense this all season as free agency approaches. With star-fred Warner sets to return in 2026, after missing most of last season with a serious ankle injury, the team still needs more, depth at the position. Here this week, reports highlighted Ellis's ties to the 49ers new defensive coordinator, Rahim Morris, who coached him in Atlanta. That familiarity can make Ellis a quick fit in their scheme, especially since his brother Christian once played on the team's practice squad. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move to add stability, given several current linebackers like Luke Gifford and Eric Hendrix are hitting free, agency. Younger guys such as D-Winter stepped up last year, but a proven vet could reshape the depth chart. Ellis brings versatility, excelling in past rushing, coverage and run defense, which suits

1:01modern defenses perfectly. Selected in the seventh round by New Orleans back in 2019 out of Idaho, he has built a solid career with his relentless style. Meanwhile, as the 49ers tweak their defense under Morris, pursuing Ellis might signal a push for experience across the linebacker group, making him a name to watch in the coming weeks. D-N-N is brought to you by our sponsor. Is sleep podcasts are your thing? This is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.