Elliott joined Collins and Davis as the main run-defense anchors, providing a steady presence in Week 1. Elliott’s willingness to plug gaps and hold lines helped SF manage early rushing attempts while Collins learned the ropes, with Davis also contributing as a ballast in the interior.

Elliott, veteran interior DL, provides a baseline rotation presence. In SF’s scheme, he could figure around rotation depth and line up across multiple interior spots, anchoring in run defense and contributing in short-yardage packages.

Elliott flashed as a potential starter at defensive tackle; his performance, coupled with Valdez's rise, pushes SF toward a deeper rotation and adds doubt about a Week 1 starter.

Elliott drew reps at DT in the finale, a bellwether for depth-chart competition behind the starters and a potential early-season role if he can translate pressure into disruption.

Jordan Elliott enters a pivotal roster-cut period as the 49ers weigh depth and youth in the interior line. With Valdez rising and rookies Collins and West pushing for snaps, Elliott could be traded for draft capital or a depth WR to address roster needs elsewhere. His prior 41.3% snap share signals value, but the team’s shifting DT landscape makes his spot tenuous as cuts approach.