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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 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.
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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 |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 had a tryout with the [[Detroit Lions]] on August 19, 2020.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=AlbertBreer |title=Today’s workouts/visits. |number=1296191904980312070 |date=August 19, 2020 |accessdate=August 21, 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>

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=2020-08-27|website=www.steelers.com|language=en-US}}</ref>


==NFL career statistics==
==NFL career statistics==

Revision as of 00:01, 28 August 2020

Jay Elliott
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Elliott with the Green Bay Packers in 2015
No. 45 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position:Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1991-11-11) November 11, 1991 (age 33)
Cleveland, Ohio
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio)
College:Toledo
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2018
Total tackles:57
Sacks:4.0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

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, and was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2014.

College career

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

Green Bay Packers

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

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.[4] On September 19, 2017, he was waived in order to activate defensive end Damontre Moore.[5]

New Orleans Saints

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)

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.[9] 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.[10] By the time the AAF suspended operations,[11] 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.[12]

Miami Dolphins

After the AAF suspended football operations, Elliott signed with the Miami Dolphins on April 9, 2019.[13] He was released on July 24, 2019.[14]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Elliott signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 22, 2019.[15] He was released on August 31, 2019.[16] He was re-signed by the Steelers on September 10, 2019.[17] He was released on October 11,[18] and re-signed by the team on October 23.[19] He was released on October 31 and re-signed on November 14. Elliott was waived again two days later.[20]

Elliott re-signed with the Steelers once again on August 27, 2020.[21]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year Team G GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
2014 GB 13 0 14 13 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
Total 38 0 57 48 9 4.0 0 2 1 2 2.0 2 0 1 1
Source: NFL.com

Postseason

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: pro-football-reference.com

References

  1. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. May 12, 2014. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  2. ^ "Jayrone Elliott was ready when he needed to be". Packers.com. September 20, 2015. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
  3. ^ "Packers re-sign LB Elliott". Packers.com. March 14, 2017.
  4. ^ Archer, Todd (September 3, 2017). "Cowboys trade for Jayrone Elliott, cut Cedric Thornton". ESPN.com.
  5. ^ Williams, Charean (September 19, 2017). "Cowboys waive Jayrone Elliott to activate Damontre Moore". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  6. ^ Teope, Herbie (January 23, 2018). "Saints sign Jayrone Elliott to reserve/future deal". NOLA.com.
  7. ^ "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2018.
  8. ^ Kruse, Zach (January 30, 2019). "Former Packers make final rosters in Alliance of American Football". USA Today. Packers Wire. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  9. ^ https://aaf.com/sa-sd-team-stats
  10. ^ https://noextrapoints.com/boxscores/week-2-sa-orl/
  11. ^ http://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/26423928/aaf-suspends-operations-polian-disappointed
  12. ^ https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/31/former-packers-olb-jayrone-elliott-now-leads-aaf-in-sacks/
  13. ^ "Dolphins Add Seven Players To Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. April 9, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
  14. ^ "Jayrone Elliott Waived, T.J. McDonald Placed On Active/PUP List". MiamiDolphins.com. July 24, 2019.
  15. ^ "Steelers sign Elliott". Steelers.com. August 22, 2019.
  16. ^ "Steelers make roster cuts". Steelers.com. August 31, 2019.
  17. ^ Varley, Teresa (September 10, 2019). "Steelers agree to terms with Elliott". Steelers.com.
  18. ^ Varley, Teresa (October 11, 2019). "Steelers activate Lynch, Edmunds". Steelers.com.
  19. ^ Varley, Teresa (October 23, 2019). "Chickillo placed on exempt list; Elliott signed". Steelers.com. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  20. ^ Varley, Teresa (November 16, 2019). "Steelers sign Cain, Whyte". Pittsburgh Steelers. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  21. ^ "Roster moves continue in training camp". Steelers.com. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
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