Elliott serves as DT Javon Hargrave’s (injured reserve) primary backup so the defensive interior is now worryingly short-staffed. Elliott exhibited a clear limp as he walked off the field under his own power.

Elliott spent the last two seasons starting on the Browns’ defensive line. Starting in 31 of 34 possible games over that span, Elliott has totaled 57 tackles and 4.5 sacks over the last two years while also notching eight TFLs. While the counting numbers aren’t bad, Elliott has consistently graded on the lower end of PFF’s defensive line grades for his career and has been credited with missing 11 percent of his tackle attempts. Despite playing in all 17 games last season, Elliott played on just 440 snaps — the fewest since his rookie season. With Arik Armstead expected to be released, Elliott could be tasked with replacing at least part of what Armstead has offered the 49ers over his nine-year career.

It wouldn't be an offseason Sunday without at least one Best Shape Of His Life blurb. Mary Kay Cabot believes that if Elliott capitalizes on this momentum, he'll probably be starting inside for the Browns. Defensive tackle is one of the few weak points of this defense. They could desperately use some good run defenders. Elliott could be one of them. 

Elliott was a top-25 player on some boards. Elliott (6’4/302) went to Texas as a top-150 high school recruit but transferred to Missouri where he started two seasons. He transformed his body going into his redshirt junior season, which led to more twitch off the line of scrimmage and more disruption with his pass rushing moves. His trimmed down build didn’t affect his play strength either. He remained strong against the run and eventually earned second-team Associated Press All-American after compiling 31 tackles, 8.5 TFLs, and 2.5 sacks. A 65th percentile Adjusted SPARQ athlete, Elliott offers quality starter potential at multiple interior positions, especially if he continues reshaping his physical build.