Defense & Fumbles
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Def Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | Fmb | FR | Yds | TD | Sk | Sfty | AV | Awards |
| 1967 | 23 | NYJ | DE | 80 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | |||||||
| 1968* | 24 | NYJ | RDT | 80 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 10.0 | 13 | AP2, PB | ||||||||||
| 1969*+ | 25 | NYJ | RDT | 80 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 12 | AP1, PB | ||||||
| 1970* | 26 | NYJ | RDT | 80 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 | 1 | 9 | PB | |||||
| 1971 | 27 | NYJ | DT | 80 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 1972 | 28 | NYJ | RDT | 80 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1.0 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 1973 | 29 | NYJ | RDT/LDE | 80 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | |||||||||||
| Career | 85 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 38.5 | 1 | 48 | ||||||||||
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- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was John Elliott born?
John Elliott was born on October 26, 1944.
Where was John Elliott born?
John Elliott was born in Beaumont, TX.
How tall was John Elliott?
John Elliott was 6-4 (193 cm) tall.
How much did John Elliott weigh when playing?
John Elliott weighed 244 lbs (110 kg) when playing.
Is John Elliott in the Hall of Fame?
John Elliott has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did John Elliott play?
John Elliott played 85 games over his career.
How many sacks did John Elliott have?
John Elliott had 38.5 sacks over his career.
How many Super Bowls has John Elliott won?
John Elliott won 1 Super Bowl.
When did John Elliott retire?
John Elliott last played in 1973.
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