Elijah Wilkinson (born February 10, 1995) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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. He has also been a member of the

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Professional career

Denver Broncos

Wilkinson signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2017. He was waived by the Broncos on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 21, 2017. Wilkinson signed a one-year

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tender with the Broncos on April 18, 2020. He was placed on the active/

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at the start of training camp on July 28, 2020, and moved back to the active roster six days later. He started the first three games of 2020 at right tackle before being placed on injured reserve on September 30, 2020, with a fractured shinbone. He was activated on November 21, 2020.

Chicago Bears

Wilkinson signed a one-year contract with the

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on March 23, 2021.

Atlanta Falcons

On March 17, 2022, Wilkinson signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons. He was named the starting left guard to begin the season. He started seven games before being placed on injured reserve on November 5, 2022. He was activated on December 17.

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1995 births Living people American football offensive tackles Chicago Bears players Denver Broncos players People from Downingtown, Pennsylvania Players of American football from Pennsylvania Sportspeople from Chester County, Pennsylvania UMass Minutemen football players Atlanta Falcons players {{Offensive-lineman-1990s-stub