Elliott (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Elliott will be sidelined for the second consecutive game with the shoulder injury he suffered Week 15 against the Jets. Ifeatu Melifonwu played 97 percent of Detroit's defensive snaps in Elliott's absence last week and could play a heavy role again Sunday.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Won't play Saturday
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Elliott (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Panthers.
Elliott was forced out during Sunday's win over the Jets with a shoulder injury, which kept him sidelined during each practice of Week 16 prep. The fourth-year safety has recorded 91 tackles, three passes defended, one interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 13 games this season, so his absence will leave backups Ifeatu Melifonwu and C.J. Moore to step up into bigger roles versus Carolina. Elliott's next chance to play will come against the Bears on Sunday, Jan. 1.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Returns to practice Thursday
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Elliott (ankle) was listed as a full participant on the Lions' practice report Thursday.
Elliott popped up as a non-participant during practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury. However, he seems to have quickly worked past this issue, so the free safety should reprise an every-down role against the Vikings on Sunday. Elliott has recorded 79 tackles, a forced fumble and two passes defended, including an interception, over 11 games this season.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Team's top tackler Sunday
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Elliott logged eight tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 31-18 win over the Giants.
Elliott played all 76 of the Lions' defensive snaps Week 11 after being forced out with a concussion during last week's win over the Bears. The free safety also finished with a team high in tackles, and he now has 65 stops (52 solo), two passes defended and one interception over nine games in 2022. Elliott should easily log a new career high in tackles so long as he can remain healthy over the final seven weeks of the season.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Ready to roll Sunday
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Elliott (concussion) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Giants
Elliott was knocked out of last Sunday's contest versus Chicago due to concussion symptoms, but he's since been able to clear protocols and practice in a limited capacity during each session this week, making him available for the Lions' Week 11 matchup. The 25-year-old is slated to operate in his usual role as one of the team's starting safeties this weekend.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Questionable for Week 11
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Elliott (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Elliott was limited during each practice of Week 11 prep and will likely be a game-time decision Sunday. If he's unable to play against the Giants, C.J. Moore and JuJu Hughes would be likely candidates for increased snaps.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Elliott (concussion) was listed as a limited participant on the Lions' injury report Wednesday.
Elliott entered concussion protocols after being forced out during the first half of Detroit's Week 10 win over the Bears. While he was able to log a limited session during the first practice of Week 11, he'll still have to clear the league's protocol before suiting up for Sunday's game against the Giants. Elliott has played a prominent role in the Lions' secondary over eight games this season, recording 57 tackles, two passes defended and an interception, and he'll have two more practices to increase his activity before Friday's final injury report.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Sits out of practice
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Elliott (finger) did not practice Wednesday.
It is unclear when Elliott sustained his finger injury, as he played in Week 7's loss against the Cowboys. The safety has compiled 49 tackles (38 solo), one interception and one pass breakup through six games.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Exits early
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Elliott was carted off the field in Sunday's game against the Patriots, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
What exactly happened to Elliott is unclear, but he appeared to be favoring his leg upon suffering the injury. The Lions secondary has suffered multiple injuries in the contest, as Will Harris (groin) and Saivion Smith (neck) have both already exited early. With Elliott out of action, Ifeatu Melifonwu and Kerby Joseph are the team's only healthy safeties.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Angling for starting role
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Elliott should be in the mix for a starting role in 2022, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
With Tracy Walker cemented at deep safety and AJ Parker commanding a starting nickelback role as a rookie, the 6-foot-1 Elliott would most likely fit in as a strong safety. After the Lions gave up on a 2019 third-rounder in Will Harris despite injuries at safety late last season, Elliott's competition for a potentially IDP-relevant role currently consists of a slew of undrafted projects like Jalen Elliott and C.J. Moore.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Signs with Detroit
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Elliott agreed to a one-year contract with the Lions on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Elliott spent the past four years in Baltimore and totaled 23 tackles, one sack and one interception in six games in 2021 before going down with a torn biceps and torn pectoral. His signing with Detroit signals that he's healthy again, and he should have a sizable role in the secondary with his new team during the upcoming campaign.
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Ravens' DeShon Elliott: Placed on injured reserve
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Elliott (pectoral/biceps) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Clifton Brown of the Ravens' official site reports.
Elliott sustained a torn pectoral and torn biceps in Sunday's win over the Vikings and will likely miss the remainder of the season. Brandon Stephens is in line for a starting role with Elliott sidelined, while Ar'Darius Washington should also see additional work.
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Ravens' DeShon Elliott: Records first interception
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Elliott had three tackles (all solo), a sack and an interception during Sunday's 34-6 win over the Chargers.
Elliott missed the previous two games with a quadriceps issue, but he returned to action Sunday and played a season-high 98 percent of the defensive snaps. The 24-year-old picked up his first interception and sack of the season and has 15 tackles (12 solo) through four games.
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Ravens' DeShon Elliott: Listed as questionable
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Elliott (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Elliott didn't have any limitations in Friday's practice, but he'll still carry an injury designation into Week 6. It appears as though he's trending toward returning to action following a two-game absence.
Elliot (quadriceps) has been deemed questionable for Monday night's matchup versus the Colts.
The safety was a limited participant in this week's practices, a step up from last week when he was a non-participant. Nonetheless, Elliott is not yet in the clear and Brandon Stephens would start for the second straight week if the former can't go in this one.
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Ravens' DeShon Elliott: Deemed questionable
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The Ravens have given Elliott (quadriceps) a questionable designation for Sunday's matchup with the Broncos.
Elliott exited the team's Week 3 victory over the Lions after sustaining the injury. He was a nonparticipant at Friday's practice, which means he is not yet trending in the right direction. Brandon Stephens would likely be in line to replace him at free safety should he end up being unable to go.
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Ravens' DeShon Elliott: Deemed questionable
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The Ravens have given Elliott (quadriceps) a questionable designation for Sunday's matchup with the Broncos.
Elliott exited the team's Week 3 victory over the Lions after sustaining the injury. He was a nonparticipant at Friday's practice, which means he is not yet trending in the right direction. Brandon Stephens would likely be in line to replace him at free safety should Elliott end up being unable to go.
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Ravens' DeShon Elliott: Questionable to return Sunday
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Elliott (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Lions, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Elliott cleared concussion protocol before Week 3, but he picked up a quadriceps injury during the contest. The severity of the injury is unknown, but Brandon Stephens has replaced him in the Ravens' secondary for the moment.
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Ravens' DeShon Elliott: Questionable for Week 3
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Elliott (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Elliott was removed from last week's game in the second quarter due to concussion symptoms, and while his presence in Sunday's contest hasn't been confirmed, it's worth noting that he might be trending in the right direction after logging a full practice Friday. Through two games this season, he has racked up 10 tackles (seven solo).
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Ravens' DeShon Elliott: Collects seven tackles
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Elliott registered seven tackles (five solo) during Wednesday's 19-14 loss to the Steelers.
The 23-year-old safety has started all 11 games for the Ravens this season after going without a single start over six 2019 appearances. He's been a well-rounded contributor in his second active pro season out of Texas, providing value in multiples areas. Elliott has recorded 55 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three pass deflections on the season heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Andy Dalton-led Cowboys.
