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Elliott

Elliott was a sheer game-changer for the Commanders this past season, forcing four fumbles all the while leading the AAF with 7.5 sacks. Whether he plays on the outside or on the line as an end, Elliott provides a daunting pass rush to the defunct Fins’ D-line.

Originally a restricted free agent, Elliott was non-tendered by the Packers, but $1.6 million is not much less than he would have made on the lowest tender. Elliott’s main contributions come on special teams, but he does have four sacks in the last two seasons.

A 2014 UDFA, Elliott was a part-timer in Green Bay the past three years. He played 136 snaps last season, and has four sacks since 2015.

Elliott is mainly a special teams player, but he did produce four sacks across limited snaps last season. He may get more opportunities in Dallas.

Elliott (6-foot-3, 255) recorded nine sacks and 14 tackles for loss at Toledo as a senior. He ran a 4.77 forty at his Pro Day but has an insane 82-inch wingspan, which is longer than any outside linebacker that participated at the Combine. Elliott has reportedly dominated Derek Sherrod and Don Barclay the past couple days. Backup jobs behind Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers are up for grabs.

The Cowboys needed to clear a roster spot for Damontre Moore, who is coming off suspension. Elliott will hunt for special teams work on the open market.