Here's what Sean Payton clarified about Jonah Elliss and what it means for the Broncos:
The clarification: Earlier offseason reports suggested Elliss was moving to inside linebacker full-time. Payton shut that down, confirming Elliss will remain primarily an edge rusher — though he does have position flexibility and will slide inside in passing situations. The Broncos recognize his special ability as a pass rusher and want to keep him there. (from the Jonah Elliss page)
The ripple effect for Denver: This keeps the Broncos' outside linebacker room crowded with Elliss, Nik Bonitto, and Jonathon Cooper (though Cooper's arrest raises potential suspension concerns). Elliss stays as a primary backup at edge rather than competing for a starting inside linebacker gig, which means he's more of a rotational pass-rush specialist in IDP leagues than an every-down contributor. The flexibility to play inside in sub-packages does give him some extra snap upside, but his path to a major role is still behind Bonitto and possibly Cooper.