You don’t see this often.
After tackling Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims on punt coverage duty, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Davis received some love from a player on the opposite team on Sunday afternoon.
Jonah Elliss, Kaden’s brother who plays for the Broncos, jumped up on Kaden and gave him a celebratory smack on the helmet after the tackle. KCNC-TV cameras captured the moment showing both brothers with big smiles:
BROTHERLY LOVE 🫶
Kaden Ellis and Jonah Ellis played against each other in an NFL game for the first time … and this happened:
After Kaden Elliss (ATL) tackles Marvin Mims, Jonah Elliss (DEN) couldn’t help but give his brother some love. pic.twitter.com/Q57R4wFJ7J
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) November 18, 2024
“Lots of giggles, man,” Kaden said after the game when asked about playing against his brother. “Lots of laughs. It was a dream come true to see him on the field and get to go out and block him a little bit or at least try to.”
Kaden ended the day with nine tackles, tied for second-most in the game. Jonah joined in the fun with a sack in the third quarter:
Jonah Elliss with the sack on 3rd down to force a Falcons punt: pic.twitter.com/3W1jM5UNB6
— Andy 🦬 (@CUandyy) November 17, 2024
After the game, the brothers exchanged signed jerseys:
#FootballIsFamily 🫶 pic.twitter.com/FyKnLrkIKe
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 18, 2024
Kaden wrote a wholesome note you’d expect from a role model big brother: “Jonah, Goof! I couldn’t be more proud. I love you! All 4 the King! Kaden Elliss #55 John 3:16.”
Jonah’s message reflected a taunting younger brother: “Jonah Ellis #52, 1-0.”
Football is family.
