Elliott could also replace Javon Kinlaw. The 49ers still have Kevin Givens and Sebastian Joseph-Day as unrestricted free agents. So it’s unlikely the team hasn’t added any defensive linemen.NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the San Francisco 49ers are in the process of signing former Cleveland Browns defensive end Jordan Elliott to a two-year, $10 million contract. .The 6-foot-4, 303-pound lineman is likely the best choice to replace Arik Armstead. Elliott started all 17 games for Cleveland in 2022 and 14 last season.
In his last 22 seasons in Cleveland, he had four tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and 22 tackles.Elliott was a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Missouri. He played a special role for the Browns last year, with 423 of his 466 snaps coming to the right tackle.Written by Javon Hargrave, Elliott, Kalia Davis and T.Y. McGill is part of the 49ers’ defensive tackle group..
