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The Pittsburgh Steelers have done a great job with some recent free-agent signings. The organization found great value in safety DeShon Elliott during the 2024 offseason, and he earned himself an extension during the 2025 offseason with his stellar play in 2024.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 5

New Update Suggests Steelers Believe That Important Defender Is Not Lost For The Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense had a phenomenal performance in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts' dominant offense. It was a very good sign for Defensive Coordinator Teryl Austin's group after it faced a lot of scrutiny.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 31

Steelers Lose Second Safety Before Colts Game

An already-banged up Pittsburgh Steelers safety group will be down another member when the team takes on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. A day after

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Steelers places 2 players on IR ahead of Colts clash

Ahead of the team’s Week 9 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, the Pittsburgh Steelers are placing two defensive players on injured reserve, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / October 31

Steelers place S DeShon Elliott, DT Daniel Ekuale on IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed starting safety DeShon Elliott and defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale on injured reserve Friday. Elliott already had been ruled out for Pittsburgh's Sunday game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a hyperextended knee, head coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 30

Another Steelers Safety Goes Down With an Injury

After placing DeShon Elliott on the reserve/injured list with a knee injury that he suffered against the Green Bay Packers in Week 8, the Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with another affliction at the position.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Stadium Rant / October 30

Help Is On The Way For The Steelers’ Disastrous Secondary

The Pittsburgh Steelers took a brutal loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week Eight, but that wasn’t the worst thing to happen to them on Sunday night. Safety and team leader DeShon Elliott went down with a knee injury that landed him on the injured reserve and could potentially end his season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 30

Steelers' Competition In Wide Receiver Trade Market Have Real Issue That Could Seriously Help Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already gotten involved in the trade market despite the official deadline not being until November 4th. After DeShon Elliott suffered his second knee injury of the season, General Manager Omar Khan made sure to go find a reinforcement.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 30

Steelers Defense Might Have Unlikely Solution

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers made a much needed move to bolster their defense after losing starting safety DeShon Elliott to a significant lower-body injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 29

Steelers Place Star DB on IR After Knee Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers' struggling defense has been dealt another blow as another key contributor is being sent to the injure reserve. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, the Steelers are placing DeShon Elliott on IR.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 29

Steelers make a surprising move after recent trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been dealing with issues in their secondary all season long, and things got worse when DeShon Elliott suffered another knee injury in Week 8.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

Steelers Placing S DeShon Elliott On Injured Reserve

Ian Rapoport reports that the Steelers are placing S DeShon Elliott on injured reserve following his serious knee injury. Rapoport notes that this comes

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers Get Great News On Injured Fan Favorite Safety DeShon Elliott

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of work to do after their Week 8 loss on Sunday Night Football, and most of that will come from the defense. The secondary has especially been underwhelming, and they may be unable to fix it.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

AFC Trade Could Allow Steelers To Fix Depleted Secondary Thanks To Problem In New England

Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers got a massive update on Tuesday when it was announced that starting safety DeShon Elliott hyperextended his knee, rather than tearing any crucial ligaments.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / October 28

Steelers work out safeties with DeShon Elliott out vs. Colts

Pittsburgh Steelers starting safety DeShon Elliott will sit out Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a hyperextended knee, head coach Mike Tomlin announced.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 28

Steelers Make Move And Sign Safety After Huge Injury Blow To The Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been bit by the injury bug as all teams around the league are dealing with the attrition that comes with a NFL season. DeShon Elliott went down with a knee injury during Pittsburgh's Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers, which is a huge blow for the defense as he is seen as one of the leaders of the unit.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 28

Steelers Work Out Two Former Rival DBs

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are wasting no time in their search for defensive improvements. Their defense overall has been atrocious this season and now with an injury to star safety DeShon Elliott, the pass defense is in a dire position.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 27

Steelers safety DeShon Elliott unlikely to return this season

While Elliott’s ACL is intact, he’s unlikely to return this year, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 27

Steelers Defense Done For After Devastating Injury

PITTSBURGH — Did anyone think that DeShon Elliott would wind up being the most important player on the Pittsburgh Steelers defense? After bringing in a three-time All-Pro defensive back and a Super Bowl-winning cornerback to round out the defensive group headlined already by superstars like T.J.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / 5 GOATs / October 27

DeShon Elliott injury update: Steelers safety carted off in tears after awkward tackle

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott suffered a knee injury during the game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night and was carted off the field.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 16

Steelers Get Positive DeShon Elliott News Before Bengals Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers got some good news regarding the availability of one of their starting safeties for a primetime matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / October 15

Steelers S DeShon Elliott (personal) questionable vs. Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers starting safety DeShon Elliott will not travel with the team to Cincinnati and is questionable to play against the Bengals on Thursday, the team announced.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 12

Steelers' DeShon Elliott Calls Out 2024 Collapse After Big Win Over Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to beat the Cleveland Browns on Sunday by a score of 23-9. The win moved Pittsburgh to 4-1 for the 2025 season, and the franchise now has a commanding lead in the AFC North.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / October 6

Steelers safety DeShon Elliott takes issue with the NFL after getting hit with a big loss during his bye week

The Pittsburgh Steelers were supposed to have a grand time in Ireland after beating the Minnesota Vikings and heading into their bye week. One of the happiest players after that win was DeShon Elliott, who even hit an Irish jig as a celebration following a Steelers turnover.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 2

Steelers' DeShon Elliott Blasts NFL After Uniform Fine

In his return to the field against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4 following a knee injury he suffered in the season opener against the New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott was fined $5,797 for a uniform violation, and it's safe to say he wasn't exactly thrilled with the NFL's decision.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 9

Steelers S DeShon Elliott Appears To Have Avoided Major Knee Injury

According to Jordan Schultz, Steelers S DeShon Elliott has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and is expected to only miss a few weeks. Schultz says right

Pittsburgh Steelers News / 5 GOATs / September 7

DeShon Elliott injury update: Steelers DB enters medical tent against Jets

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott left Sunday’s season opener against the New York Jets with an apparent knee injury. Elliott limped off the field in the second quarter and went straight into the blue tent and is doubtful to return, per Mike Garafolo.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / June 16