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{{short description|American football outside linebacker|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jay Elliott
| name = Jayrone Elliott
| image = Jayrone Elliott.jpg
| image = Jayrone Elliott.jpg
| image_size =
| image_size =
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = Elliott with the Green Bay Packers in 2015
| caption = Elliott with the Green Bay Packers in 2015
| current_team = Pittsburgh Steelers
| current_team =
| number = 45
| number =
| position = [[Outside linebacker]]
| position = [[Linebacker]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|11|11}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|11|11}}
| birth_place = [[Cleveland, Ohio]]
| birth_place = [[Cleveland, Ohio]], U.S.
| high_school = [[Glenville High School|Glenville]] ([[Cleveland, Ohio]])
| high_school = [[Glenville High School|Glenville]] (Cleveland, Ohio)
| height_ft = 6
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| height_in = 3
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* [[San Antonio Commanders]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[San Antonio Commanders]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–present)
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] (2019–{{NFL Year|2020}})
| pastteamsnote = yes
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| status = Active
| highlights =
| highlights =
* [[Mid-American Conference|All-Mid-American Conference]] (2013)
* First-team All-[[Mid-American Conference|MAC]] ([[2013 Mid-American Conference football season|2013]])
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statseason = 2018
| statvalue1 = 52
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statlabel2 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statvalue1 = 57
| statvalue2 = 69
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statlabel3 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statvalue2 = 4.0
| statvalue3 = 5.0
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| statlabel4 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
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| statvalue3 = 1
| statlabel4 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
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| statvalue4 = 1
| statlabel5 = [[Interceptions]]
| statlabel5 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
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| statlabel6 = [[Interceptions]]
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| pfr = ElliJa02
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'''Jayrone Carez Elliott''' (born November 11, 1991) is an [[American football]] [[outside linebacker]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Toledo Rockets football|Toledo]], and was signed by the [[Green Bay Packers]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2014.
'''Jayrone Carez Elliott''' (born November 11, 1991) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[linebacker]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Toledo Rockets football|Toledo]], and was signed by the [[Green Bay Packers]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2014.


==College career==
==College career==
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Green Bay Packers===
===Green Bay Packers===
After going undrafted in the [[2014 NFL Draft]], Elliott signed with the [[Green Bay Packers]] on May 12, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170907164901/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/packers-announce-roster-moves/eccf9325-6efb-44e3-af47-2986838acf65|title=Packers announce roster moves|work=Packers.com|date=May 12, 2014|accessdate=August 21, 2016}}</ref> He was one of two undrafted players to make the Packers' opening day roster after posting 5 sacks in the preseason. Also had 1 sack his 1st year
After going undrafted in the [[2014 NFL draft]], Elliott signed with the [[Green Bay Packers]] on May 12, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/packers-announce-roster-moves/eccf9325-6efb-44e3-af47-2986838acf65|title=Packers announce roster moves|work=Packers.com|date=May 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170907164901/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/packers-announce-roster-moves/eccf9325-6efb-44e3-af47-2986838acf65|access-date=August 21, 2016|archive-date=2017-09-07}}</ref> He was one of two undrafted players to make the Packers' opening day roster after posting 5 sacks in the preseason. Also had 1 sack his 1st year


Elliott earned an NBC game ball during the Packers' September 20, 2015, win against the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football. Elliott had one interception and forced a fumble that ended the Seahawks' last drive.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Jayrone Elliott was ready when he needed to be|url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160307215047/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-game-notes/article-1/Jayrone-Elliott-was-ready-when-he-needed-to-be/dcdfff32-24ed-443f-a089-961c706b4ef9|website=Packers.com|date=September 20, 2015|accessdate = September 21, 2015}}</ref>
Elliott earned an NBC game ball during the Packers' September 20, 2015, win against the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football. Elliott had one interception and forced a fumble that ended the Seahawks' last drive.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Jayrone Elliott was ready when he needed to be|url = http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-game-notes/article-1/Jayrone-Elliott-was-ready-when-he-needed-to-be/dcdfff32-24ed-443f-a089-961c706b4ef9|website=Packers.com|date=September 20, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160307215047/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-game-notes/article-1/Jayrone-Elliott-was-ready-when-he-needed-to-be/dcdfff32-24ed-443f-a089-961c706b4ef9|access-date = September 21, 2015|archive-date = 2016-03-07}}</ref>


On March 14, 2017, Elliott signed a one-year contract extension with the Packers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-re-sign-lb-elliott-18652186|title=Packers re-sign LB Elliott|date=March 14, 2017|work=Packers.com}}</ref>
On March 14, 2017, Elliott signed a one-year contract extension with the Packers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-re-sign-lb-elliott-18652186|title=Packers re-sign LB Elliott|date=March 14, 2017|work=Packers.com}}</ref>


===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
On September 3, 2017, the [[Dallas Cowboys]] acquired Elliott from the Packers in exchange for a 2018 conditional seventh-round pick, to provide depth at [[linebacker]] while [[Anthony Hitchens]] recovered from a tibial plateau fracture in his right knee and [[Damien Wilson]] resolved legal pending issues and a probable suspension.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys trade for Jayrone Elliott, cut Cedric Thornton|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20562719/dallas-cowboys-trade-green-bay-packers-lb-jayrone-elliott-cut-cedric-thornton|author=Archer, Todd|website=ESPN.com|date=September 3, 2017}}</ref> On September 19, 2017, he was waived in order to activate [[defensive end]] [[Damontre Moore]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys waive Jayrone Elliott to activate Damontre Moore|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/19/cowboys-waive-jayrone-elliott-to-activate-damontre-moore/|author=Williams, Charean|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=September 19, 2017}}</ref>
On September 3, 2017, the [[Dallas Cowboys]] acquired Elliott from the Packers in exchange for a 2018 conditional seventh-round pick (not exercised), to provide depth at [[linebacker]] while [[Anthony Hitchens]] recovered from a tibial plateau fracture in his right knee and [[Damien Wilson]] resolved legal pending issues and a probable suspension.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys trade for Jayrone Elliott, cut Cedric Thornton|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20562719/dallas-cowboys-trade-green-bay-packers-lb-jayrone-elliott-cut-cedric-thornton|author=Archer, Todd|website=ESPN.com|date=September 3, 2017}}</ref> On September 19, 2017, he was waived in order to activate [[defensive end]] [[Damontre Moore]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys waive Jayrone Elliott to activate Damontre Moore|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/19/cowboys-waive-jayrone-elliott-to-activate-damontre-moore/|author=Williams, Charean|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=September 19, 2017}}</ref>


===New Orleans Saints===
===New Orleans Saints===
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===San Antonio Commanders (AAF)===
===San Antonio Commanders (AAF)===
In December 2018, Elliott signed with the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football|AAF]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Kruse|first=Zach|url=https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2019/01/30/former-packers-make-final-rosters-in-alliance-of-american-football/|title=Former Packers make final rosters in Alliance of American Football|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|publisher=Packers Wire|date=January 30, 2019|accessdate=February 4, 2019}}</ref> In the opening week, Elliot was credited with 3 tackles and half a sack.<ref>https://aaf.com/sa-sd-team-stats</ref> The following game, Elliot strip sacked Orlando quarterback [[Garrett Gilbert]]; Elliot's teammate, [[Joey Mbu]] who is also a former Green Bay Packer, recovered the ball for a San Antonio touchdown.<ref>https://noextrapoints.com/boxscores/week-2-sa-orl/</ref> By the time the AAF suspended operations,<ref>http://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/26423928/aaf-suspends-operations-polian-disappointed</ref> Elliot proved to be one of the league's best pass rushers by recording an all-time AAF record 7.5 sacks through 8 games, forcing 4 fumbles, and creating numerous quarterback pressures.<ref>https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/31/former-packers-olb-jayrone-elliott-now-leads-aaf-in-sacks/</ref>
In December 2018, Elliott signed with the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football|AAF]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Kruse|first=Zach|url=https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2019/01/30/former-packers-make-final-rosters-in-alliance-of-american-football/|title=Former Packers make final rosters in Alliance of American Football|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|publisher=Packers Wire|date=January 30, 2019|access-date=February 4, 2019}}</ref> In the opening week, Elliot was credited with 3 tackles and half a sack. The following game, Elliot strip sacked Orlando quarterback [[Garrett Gilbert]]; Elliot's teammate, [[Joey Mbu]] who is also a former Green Bay Packer, recovered the ball for a San Antonio touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://noextrapoints.com/boxscores/week-2-sa-orl/|title = San Antonio Commanders vs Orlando Apollos - Week 2}}</ref> By the time the AAF suspended operations,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/26423928/aaf-suspends-operations-polian-disappointed|title = AAF suspends operations; Polian 'disappointed'|date = 2 April 2019}}</ref> Elliot proved to be one of the league's best pass rushers by recording an all-time AAF record 7.5 sacks through 8 games, forcing 4 fumbles, and creating numerous quarterback pressures.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/31/former-packers-olb-jayrone-elliott-now-leads-aaf-in-sacks/|title=Former Packers OLB Jayrone Elliott now leads AAF in sacks|date=April 2019}}</ref>


===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
After the AAF suspended football operations, Elliott signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]] on April 9, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dolphins Add Seven Players To Roster |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-add-seven-players-to-roster |website=MiamiDolphins.com |date=April 9, 2019 |accessdate=April 9, 2019}}</ref> He was released on July 24, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jayrone Elliott Waived, T.J. McDonald Placed On Active/PUP List|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/jayrone-elliott-waived-t-j-mcdonald-placed-on-active-pup-list|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=July 24, 2019}}</ref>
After the AAF suspended football operations, Elliott signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]] on April 9, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dolphins Add Seven Players To Roster |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-add-seven-players-to-roster |website=MiamiDolphins.com |date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=April 9, 2019}}</ref> He was released on July 24, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jayrone Elliott Waived, T.J. McDonald Placed On Active/PUP List|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/jayrone-elliott-waived-t-j-mcdonald-placed-on-active-pup-list|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=July 24, 2019}}</ref>


===Pittsburgh Steelers===
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
Elliott signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] on August 22, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers sign Elliott|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-elliott|website=Steelers.com|date=August 22, 2019}}</ref> He was released on August 31, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers make roster cuts|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-cuts|website=Steelers.com|date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> He was re-signed by the Steelers on September 10, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers agree to terms with Elliott|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-agree-to-terms-with-elliott|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=September 10, 2019}}</ref> He was released on October 11,<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers activate Lynch, Edmunds|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-activate-lynch-edmunds|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=October 11, 2019}}</ref> and re-signed by the team on October 23.<ref>{{cite news |author=Varley, Teresa |title=Chickillo placed on exempt list; Elliott signed |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/chickillo-placed-on-exempt-list-elliott-signed |website=Steelers.com |date=October 23, 2019 |accessdate=October 23, 2019}}</ref> He was released on October 31 and re-signed on November 14. Elliott was waived again two days later.<ref>{{cite web|last=Varley|first=Teresa|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-cain-whyte|title=Steelers sign Cain, Whyte|publisher=[[Pittsburgh Steelers]]|date=November 16, 2019|accessdate=November 16, 2019}}</ref>
Elliott signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] on August 22, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers sign Elliott|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-elliott|website=Steelers.com|date=August 22, 2019}}</ref> He was released on August 31, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers make roster cuts|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-cuts|website=Steelers.com|date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> He was re-signed by the Steelers on September 10, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers agree to terms with Elliott|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-agree-to-terms-with-elliott|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=September 10, 2019}}</ref> He was released on October 11,<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers activate Lynch, Edmunds|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-activate-lynch-edmunds|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=October 11, 2019}}</ref> and re-signed by the team on October 23.<ref>{{cite news |author=Varley, Teresa |title=Chickillo placed on exempt list; Elliott signed |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/chickillo-placed-on-exempt-list-elliott-signed |website=Steelers.com |date=October 23, 2019 |access-date=October 23, 2019 |archive-date=October 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023200953/https://www.steelers.com/news/chickillo-placed-on-exempt-list-elliott-signed |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was released on October 31 and re-signed on November 14. Elliott was waived again two days later.<ref>{{cite web|last=Varley|first=Teresa|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-cain-whyte|title=Steelers sign Cain, Whyte|publisher=[[Pittsburgh Steelers]]|date=November 16, 2019|access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref>


Elliott re-signed with the Steelers once again on August 27, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Roster moves continue in training camp|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/roster-moves-continue-in-training-camp|access-date=August 27, 2020|website=Steelers.com|language=en-US}}</ref> He was waived on September 5, 2020 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-moves-to-get-to-53-man-roster|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=September 6, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers add 14 to practice squad|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-add-14-to-practice-squad|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=September 6, 2020}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on October 24 and October 31 for the team's weeks 7 and 8 games against the [[Tennessee Titans]] and [[Baltimore Ravens]], and reverted to the practice squad after each game.<ref name=Oct24>{{cite news|title=Steelers continue to make roster moves|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-continue-to-make-roster-moves|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=October 24, 2020|access-date=November 8, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028205024/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-continue-to-make-roster-moves|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Roster moves continue for Steelers|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/roster-moves-continue-for-steelers|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=October 31, 2020|access-date=November 8, 2020}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 7.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers make additional roster moves|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-more-roster-moves|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=November 7, 2020}}</ref>
Elliott re-signed with the Steelers once again on August 27, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Roster moves continue in training camp|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/roster-moves-continue-in-training-camp|access-date=August 27, 2020|website=Steelers.com|language=en-US}}</ref>


==NFL career statistics==
==NFL career statistics==
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|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 13 || 0 || 14 || 13 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
| 13 || 0 || 15 || 14 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
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| 11 || 0 || 19 || 14 || 5 || 1.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
| 11 || 0 || 19 || 14 || 5 || 1.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Dallas Cowboys season|DAL]]
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! colspan=2| Total || 38 || 0 || 57 || 48 || 9 || 4.0 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 2 || 2.0 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 1
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| 5 || 0 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| 8 || 0 || 7 || 5 || 2 || 1.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
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! colspan=2| Total || 52 || 0 || 69 || 58 || 11 || 5.0 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 2 || 2.0 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 1
|-
|-
| colspan="17"|<small>Source: [http://www.nfl.com/player/jayelliott/2550196/careerstats NFL.com]</small>
| colspan="17"|<small>Source: [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/ElliJa02.htm PFR]</small>
|}
|}


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! colspan=2| Total || 4 || 0 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
! colspan=2| Total || 4 || 0 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
| colspan="17"|<small>Source: [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/ElliJa02.htm pro-football-reference.com]</small>
| colspan="17"|<small>Source: [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/ElliJa02.htm PFR]</small>
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Jayrone Elliott
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Elliott with the Green Bay Packers in 2015
Personal information
Born: (1991-11-11) November 11, 1991 (age 33)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio)
College:Toledo
Position:Linebacker
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:52
Total tackles:69
Sacks:5.0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jayrone Carez Elliott (born November 11, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Toledo, and was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2014.

College career

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Elliott attended Glenville High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Toledo. He became a starter at defensive end as a senior, registering 70 tackles (third on the team), 9 sacks (led the team), 14 tackles for loss (led the team) and 5 forced fumbles (led the team). He finished his career with 47 games (12 starts), 124 tackles (22½ for loss), 16 sacks, 6 forced fumbles and 4 passes defensed.

Professional career

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Green Bay Packers

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After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft, Elliott signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 12, 2014.[1] He was one of two undrafted players to make the Packers' opening day roster after posting 5 sacks in the preseason. Also had 1 sack his 1st year

Elliott earned an NBC game ball during the Packers' September 20, 2015, win against the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football. Elliott had one interception and forced a fumble that ended the Seahawks' last drive.[2]

On March 14, 2017, Elliott signed a one-year contract extension with the Packers.[3]

Dallas Cowboys

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On September 3, 2017, the Dallas Cowboys acquired Elliott from the Packers in exchange for a 2018 conditional seventh-round pick (not exercised), to provide depth at linebacker while Anthony Hitchens recovered from a tibial plateau fracture in his right knee and Damien Wilson resolved legal pending issues and a probable suspension.[4] On September 19, 2017, he was waived in order to activate defensive end Damontre Moore.[5]

New Orleans Saints

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On January 23, 2018, Elliott signed a reserve/future contract with the New Orleans Saints.[6] He was released on September 1, 2018.[7]

San Antonio Commanders (AAF)

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In December 2018, Elliott signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF.[8] In the opening week, Elliot was credited with 3 tackles and half a sack. The following game, Elliot strip sacked Orlando quarterback Garrett Gilbert; Elliot's teammate, Joey Mbu who is also a former Green Bay Packer, recovered the ball for a San Antonio touchdown.[9] By the time the AAF suspended operations,[10] Elliot proved to be one of the league's best pass rushers by recording an all-time AAF record 7.5 sacks through 8 games, forcing 4 fumbles, and creating numerous quarterback pressures.[11]

Miami Dolphins

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After the AAF suspended football operations, Elliott signed with the Miami Dolphins on April 9, 2019.[12] He was released on July 24, 2019.[13]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Elliott signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 22, 2019.[14] He was released on August 31, 2019.[15] He was re-signed by the Steelers on September 10, 2019.[16] He was released on October 11,[17] and re-signed by the team on October 23.[18] He was released on October 31 and re-signed on November 14. Elliott was waived again two days later.[19]

Elliott re-signed with the Steelers once again on August 27, 2020.[20] He was waived on September 5, 2020 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[21][22] He was elevated to the active roster on October 24 and October 31 for the team's weeks 7 and 8 games against the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[23][24] He was promoted to the active roster on November 7.[25]

NFL career statistics

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Regular season

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Year Team G GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
2014 GB 13 0 15 14 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2015 GB 14 0 24 21 3 3.0 0 2 1 2 2.0 2 0 1 1
2016 GB 11 0 19 14 5 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2017 DAL 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2019 PIT 5 0 4 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2020 PIT 8 0 7 5 2 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 52 0 69 58 11 5.0 0 2 1 2 2.0 2 0 1 1
Source: PFR

Postseason

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Year Team G GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
2014 GB 2 0 3 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2015 GB 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2016 GB 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 4 0 3 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Source: PFR

References

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