FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons nominated inside linebacker Kaden Elliss for the 2025 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.

The NFL announced every team’s nomination Wednesday . The annual award recognizes individuals around the league who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship. It was created in 2014 to honor the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Art Rooney Sr.

"Kaden Elliss, that's self-explanatory," Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said. "The guy he is in our community. The guy he is for our team. He's our captain. He's one of the better people I've been around in my life, just in general, football or whatever. Just in all walks, all facets of life. You're talking about a family man, talking about in our community, talking about in h

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