Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Has career year with Pittsburgh
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Elliott finished the 2024 season with 108 tackles (72 solo), six pass breakups, including one interception, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles across 15 regular-season contests.
After bouncing around with the Ravens, Lions and Dolphins the previous three seasons, Elliott signed a two-year, $6 million deal with the Steelers last offseason and started 14 of the 15 games in which he appeared. Elliott's tackles and fumble recoveries each marked new career bests for the 27-year-old safety. Coming off a strong year, Elliott should be back as a starter in Pittsburgh next season.
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Looks good for Week 17
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Elliott (hamstring) was a full participant in Monday's walk-through practice ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chiefs, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Elliott missed the Steelers' last two games, but he looks to be ready to go for the Christmas Day game after being listed as a full participant. He's played 69 percent or more of the defensive snaps in all of his 13 games this season, tallying 96 tackles, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and one interception.
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Officially out vs. Ravens
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Elliott (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Burt Lautenof the Pittsburgh Steelers reports.
Elliott was trending towards being out for Saturday throughout the week, so the actual designation doesn't come as too much of a surprise. The starting safety will now miss back-to-back matchups as the Steelers take on a tough Baltimore squad. His next chance to see the field will be in Week 17 at home against the Chiefs.
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Unlikely to play against Baltimore
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Elliott (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice and is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Elliott injured his hamstring during the Steelers' Week 14 win over the Browns, which forced him to be sidelined against the Eagles this past Sunday. Although he was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, it appears Elliott is facing an uphill battle to play in Saturday's AFC North showdown. Assuming Elliott is ruled out, Damontae Kazee would be slated to start at strong safety for a second straight game.
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Leads team in tackles
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Elliott recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.
Elliott led the Steelers in tackles Sunday with his second-highest total of the season. Over his first 12 appearances this season, the 27-year-old has tallied 83 tackles (55 solo), three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, an interception and five total pass defenses.
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Tallies six tackles vs. Washington
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Elliott totaled six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders.
Elliott was the second-leading tackler for the Steelers on Sunday behind Patrick Queen (seven). Elliott has logged at least six tackles in eight of nine regular-season games, and on the year he's up to 64 tackles (42 solo), four pass defenses (including one interception), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Cleared to play Monday
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Elliott (back) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Giants, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Elliott logged a DNP-LP-FP practice pattern leading up to Week 8 action, and the veteran safety has now managed to avoid Pittsburgh's final injury report entirely. He's played 100 percent of defensive snaps over the Steelers' last two games and has racked up an impressive 51 tackles (33 solo) through seven appearances so far. He also has one pass breakup and one interception.
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Dealing with back injury
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Elliott (back) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Elliott played every single defensive snap during the Steelers' Week 7 win over the Jets, finishing with six solo tackles. He may have picked up a back injury during the win, however, which kept him off the practice field Thursday. Elliott will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Monday night's game against the Giants.
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Leads Steelers with 12 tackles
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Elliott registered 12 tackles (eight solo) and one forced fumble during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts.
Elliott's 12 tackles were his most since Week 1 of the 2023 season against the Chargers (13). His 30 tackles through four games leads the Steelers, and the 2018 sixth-round pick is on pace to register his first career 100-tackle season.
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Upgrades to full practice
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Elliott (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Elliott was limited in practice Wednesday due to a quad injury, but it looks like he's now fully on track for Sunday's road matchup against the Colts. The veteran safety played a season-high 96 percent of defensive snaps during Pittsburgh's win over the Chargers in Week 3, recording five tackles (four solo).
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Limited in practice
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Elliott (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Pittsburgh's practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Elliott popped up on the injury report Wednesday after being compiled five tackles (four solo) during last week's win over the Chargers. If the 27-year-old ends up being unable to play this week versus the Colts, Damontae Kazee will likely start at safety in his place.
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Steelers' DeShon Elliott: Leaves practice early
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Elliott was carted off the field during practice Wednesday due to a lower-body injury, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Elliott signed a two-year contract with the Steelers in March and is considered the front-runner for the team's starting strong-safety job. Any lengthy absence could impact his ability to earn the job, although how much time Elliott could miss and the specifics of his injury have yet to be disclosed.
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Dolphins' DeShon Elliott: Free agency looms
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Elliott (calf) racked up 82 tackles (53 solo), seven pass breakups, one interception, and one fumble recovery across 15 regular-season appearances.
Elliott put together an impressive season on his one-year deal with Miami, prior to a calf injury forcing him out of the team's playoff loss to Kansas City early. The severity of Elliott's calf issue remains undisclosed, but there's not yet any reason for significant worry about his health being a concern on the free agent market. Heading into his age-27 season, if Elliott doesn't opt for a reunion with the Dolphins, he should have little difficulty securing a starting role at safety elsewhere.
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Dolphins' DeShon Elliott: Logs DNP
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Elliott (calf) will not practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Elliott dealt with the injury leading up to Miami's Week 18 loss to the Bills, but he ultimately played through it. It appears the Texas product's calf is still an issue though; however, according to Oyefusi, head coach Mike McDaniel is hopeful Elliott will be ready to play Saturday against the Chiefs.
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Dolphins' DeShon Elliott: Playing against Buffalo
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Elliott (calf) is playing in Sunday's game against the Bills.
Elliott suffered a calf injury during pregame warmups Sunday and was deemed questionable to suit up, but he was on the field for the first half of the primetime matchup. It's unclear whether he'll have any restrictions, but it's encouraging to see him on the field.
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Dolphins' DeShon Elliott: Won't be available vs. Jets
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Elliott (concussion) is ruled out for Sunday's divisional matchup against New York, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Elliott will need to fully clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before being allowed to retake the field, so it also remains to be seen whether he'll be available to return Week 16 against the Cowboys. For at least Sunday's contest against the Jets, though, Brandon Jones looks set to start at strong safety.
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Dolphins' DeShon Elliott: Exits again, ruled out of MNF
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Elliott (ribs) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Tennessee.
Elliott hurt his ribs and was also evaluated for a concussion in the first half of the contest but was able to return after halftime. However, the Dolphins deemed him out late in the fourth quarter. Prior to his exit, Elliott tallied eight tackles (four solo).
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Dolphins' DeShon Elliott: Limited in practice
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Elliott (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Elliott is still dealing with an ankle injury that forced him to miss last week's loss against the Bills. The 26-year-old participated in practice every day last week before being ruled out, so his status should be monitored heading into Sunday's game. If Elliott ends up not playing again, Brandon Jones will start versus the Giants.
Elliott is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Bills due to an ankle injury, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Elliott was a limited participant at practice every day this week and is looking like a true game-time decision. Brandon Jones and Elijah Campbell are candidates to replace him at strong safety if he does not get the green light. More clarity on his status will come Sunday morning.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Won't face Chicago
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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.
