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Rodgers throws TD pass in Paris as Steelers beat Saints 16-10 in NFL's regular-season France debut

Aaron Rodgers threw one touchdown pass and Chris Boswell kicked three field goals in Pittsburgh’s 16-10 win over the New Orleans Saints in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Fr...

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Ready for 2026 debut Elliott (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints in Paris.

Impact Elliott will suit up for his first game action since Oct. 26, 2025, when he sustained a knee injury that kept him out for the remainder of that season as well as the first six games of the 2026 campaign. The 29-year-old was a full participant in practice this week, and after being activated from injured reserve Saturday, he'll likely be ready to handle a full load of snaps against New Orleans. Expect Elliott to unseat rookie Robert Spears-Jennings as one of Pittsburgh's starting safeties.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Saints G Cesar Ruiz inactive for Paris game against Steelers because of knee injury

Saints starting right guard Cesar Ruiz won’t play against the Pittsburgh Steelers because of a knee injury

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Set for 2026 debut The Steelers activated Elliott (knee) from IR on Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Elliott started the regular season on injured reserve with a knee injury. The strong safety's 21-day return window opened Oct. 8, and the 29-year-old is finally ready to return to the active roster. Elliott is set to reclaim his starting role in the Steelers' secondary from Robert Spears-Jennings in Sunday's contest against the Saints.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers backs NFL on holding game in Paris despite recent unrest

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has expressed confidence in the NFL to make security decisions around staging a game in Paris amid recent civil unrest in the city

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Fashion forward: Eyes on tunnel 'fits' when Saints and Steelers dress to impress for Paris game

Fashion-conscious Steelers and Saints players will dress for the tunnel before they put on pads and uniforms for Sunday’s game in Paris

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Logs full practice Wednesday Elliott (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact It's the first time Elliott has logged a full practice since his 21-day window to return from injured reserve opened Oct. 8. The Steelers released Rayshawn Jenkins earlier Wednesday, and that's a potential sign that Elliott will be available to make his 2026 debut this Sunday against the Saints in Paris.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Elliott (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Elliott's 21-day return window was opened Oct. 8. The safety did not play in the Steelers' Week 5 game against the Colts and has now been ruled out ahead of Week 6. Elliott was a limited participant in all three practices during Week 6 prep but is still not quite ready to return to the field.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Elliott (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Mark Kaboly of 93.7 The Fan Pittsburgh reports.

Impact Elliott returned to practice Thursday after the Steelers opened up his 21-day return window. The safety logged two limited sessions in Week 5 as he works through a persistent knee injury. It remains unclear if Elliott will be ready to suit up for Week 6 or if he will need even more time to recover.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Elliott (undisclosed) returned to practice Thursday, Teresa Varley reports.

Impact The 21-day practice window opened Thursday. While Elliott was only back on the practice field in a limited capacity, it was still a step in the right direction. However, despite his presence at practice Thursday, the team might need to wait a few more weeks before he's ready to suit up, with Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reporting his return may happen when the Steelers play the Saints in Paris on Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers-Colts injury report: Michael Pittman Jr. faces multi-week absence after foot setback The Pittsburgh Steelers lost Michael Pittman Jr. for weeks, but Jalen Ramsey returned to limited work and DeShon Elliott resumed practicing.

OCTOBER 8 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers Have Never Needed DeShon Elliott More PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-2 after their first four games of the 2026 season. Things haven't reached a total sense of panic...

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

Whatever Happened to DeShon Elliott, Steelers Are in Trouble PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers placing safety DeShon Elliott on Injured Reserve to begin the 2026 regular season was a shocking blow...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Starting season on IR Elliott (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Steelers on Sunday with a designation to return, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.

Impact Elliott suffered a pair of knee injuries in 2025, the latter of which sidelined him for the last two-plus months of the campaign. The safety was able to return to practice in late July, and he registered four total tackles (three solo) during the preseason. It's unclear if Elliott is still dealing with a knee issue or something new, but he will now be forced to miss at least four contests to begin the regular season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers' DeShon Elliott Nearing Full Return PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have waited nearly a year for safety DeShon Elliott to return to full health after suffering a lower-b...

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

Jaquan Brisker's homecoming to Pittsburgh was about football. Family was just a bonus

Jaquan Brisker is leaning into his homecoming with the Steelers

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Back at practice Friday Elliott (knee) took first-team reps in Friday's practice after being held out of Thursday's session, Andrew Vasquez of USA Today reports.

Impact Elliott was limited to just five regular-season games in 2025 due to a knee injury, with his last game taking place Week 8 against the Packers. He appears to be fully healthy for the start of training camp and projects to start alongside Jaquan Brisker at safety, with Darnell Savage providing depth at the position.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Safety Problem May Be Even Worse PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have one "big" name behind DeShon Elliott and Jaquan Brisker at safety, but aren't very deep at the po...

JULY 5 • SI.COM

College Safeties Steelers Should Already Be Watching PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2026 season with a new look at the safety position. Returning starter DeShon Elliott, the te...

JUNE 27 • SI.COM

Jaquan Brisker is Fired Up for New Role With Steelers PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have revamped their entire secondary coming into 2026. There are some key returners, such as DeShon El...

MAY 31 • SI.COM

Pittsburgh's wait to host the NFL draft is over. That's the only certainly for the Steelers

Pittsburgh is ready to step into the spotlight as it plays host to the NFL draft

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Steelers-Seahawks trade pitch would send $12 million starter to Seattle | Sporting News An analyst from Bleacher Report has pitched a trade between the Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers that would send safety DeShon Ellio...

MARCH 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Injury-shortened campaign in 2025 Elliott (knee) recorded 38 total tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed, one of which was an interception, and a forced fumble over five game...

Impact Elliott suffered a sprained MCL in Pittsburgh's Week 1 win over the Jets before he later suffered a season-ending knee injury against the Packers in Week 8. The safety was rather productive when active, but the five appearances set a new career-low for the 28-year-old. Elliott signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract extension with the Steelers prior to the year, so he'll look to get back to full strength and compete for a starting role with the team in 2026.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

The Steelers and Dolphins have weathered adversity heading into Monday night showdown

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DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

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