DeShon Elliott - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Won't play Sunday Elliott (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Elliott's absence Sunday comes as no surprise, as the 27-year-old was unable to practice all week after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Steelers' Week 14 win over the Browns. Damontae Kazee is expected to serve as Pittsburgh's starting strong safety while Elliott is sidelined in Week 15.

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Nursing hamstring injury Elliott (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact The veteran safety from Texas played 61 defensive snaps and recorded 13 total tackles and one pass defended in the Steelers' Week 14 win over the Browns. However, it now appears he picked up a hamstring injury in the process. If Elliott is forced to miss the Steelers' Week 15 matchup against the Eagles on Sunday, Damontae Kazee will likely start alongside Minkah Fitzpatrick as part of Pittsburgh's top safety duo

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles again Elliott registered 13 tackles (nine solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns.

Impact The safety led the Steelers in tackles for the second week in a row after recording 11 in the team's Week 13 win over the Bengals. Elliott has now matched his career high with 96 stops (64 solo) in 2024. He also has six pass breakups, including an interception, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.

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DECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads team in tackles Elliott recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.

Impact Elliott led the Steelers in tackles Sunday with his 11 tackles, which marked 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 pass defenses.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dolphins captain dropped the mic on DeShon Elliott after calling Miami soft Miami Dolphins DL Calais Campbell didn't hold back with his response to some of the disparaging comments recently made by former Dolphins sa...

NOVEMBER 15 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

More Dolphins reaction on DeShon Elliott comments; Tyreek Hill revises injury story MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - The reaction to former Miami Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott’s comments about t...

NOVEMBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dolphins With Subtle Message to DeShon Elliott Head coach Mike McDaniel and some players responded to former Miami Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott's comments about the team being 'soft as...

NOVEMBER 14 • SI.COM

DeShon Elliott is making sure he never gets signed by another team after this season Former Miami Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott made some surprising comments about his former team.

NOVEMBER 14 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Former Dolphin DeShon Elliott Calls Team 'Soft,' Mike McDaniel Responds Mike McDaniel shrugged off DeShon Elliott’s comments about the Dolphins.

NOVEMBER 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Miami Dolphins' Mike McDaniel on DeShon Elliott's rip, Tua Tagovailoa's tackle attempt Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel discusses Tua Tagovailoa's risky tackle and DeShon Elliott saying last year's team was soft.

NOVEMBER 13 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Tallies six tackles vs. Washington Elliott totaled six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders.

Impact Elliott was the second-leading tackler for the Steelers on Sunday behind Patrick Queen (seven). Elliott has logged at least 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.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Monday Elliott (back) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Giants, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact 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, in addition to one pass breakup and one interception.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back injury Elliott (back) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Steelers with 12 tackles Elliott registered 12 tackles (eight solo) and one forced fumble during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full practice Elliott (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact 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 97 percent of defensive snaps during Pittsburgh's win over the Chargers in Week 3, recording five tackles (four solo).

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Elliott (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Pittsburgh's practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Registers nine tackles vs. Broncos Elliot registered nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos.

Impact Elliot was the leading tackler for the Steelers on Sunday, and he played a big role in limiting the Broncos to just 295 total yards. Elliot signed with the Steelers in March to strengthen the secondary alongside free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and corners Donte Jackson and Joey Porter. Elliot and the Steelers will travel back to Pittsburgh to host Justin Herbert and the Chargers in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 16 • YOUTUBE

Nabs pick vs. Falcons Elliot logged four total tackles (one solo) and defended two passes, including one interception, during Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons.

Impact The Texas product was one of two Steelers to record two passes defended and one interception Sunday, as he and Dane Jackson helped Pittsburgh's defense hold Atlanta to just 10 points. Elliott, a first-year Steeler, appeared in 15 regular-season games with the Dolphins in 2023, recording 82 total tackles and seven passes defended, including one interception. He's off to a great start in Pittsburgh and is expected to continue making plays in the Steelers' secondary in Week 2's matchup with the Broncos on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs pick vs. Falcons Elliot logged four total tackles (one solo) and defended two passes, including one interception, during Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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