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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Elliott joined Pittsburgh on a two-year, $6 million deal prior to the 2024 season, but he far out-performed the value of his contract last year alone. Despite battling a hamstring injury late in the year, Elliott set a career-high in tackles while also improving his playmaking with two forced fumbles and three fumbles recovered. Some parts of Elliott's profile are unsustainable, highlighted by a 1.7 percent missed tackle rate (per PFF), the lowest mark by nearly 2.3 percentage points of any other player at the position. Expecting a full repeat of his per game stats in 2025 is likely unrealistic, but Elliott will likely be paired with Juan Thornhill in the back end of the Pittsburgh defense in a near every-down role as a solid contributor in both run defense and coverage. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract with the Steelers in June of 2025.
Won't play Week 2
Elliott (knee) has been ruled out for the Steelers' Week 2 contest against the Seahawks on Sunday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee during the Steelers' Week 1 win against the Jets, finishing with six tackles (five solo) in just 26 defensive snaps. The injury could sideline him for a couple of weeks, per Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com, which makes him a long shot to play in Pittsburgh's Week 3 road contest against New England on Sunday, Sept. 21. Chuck Clark worked with the Steelers' first-team defense at safety alongside Juan Thornhill following Elliott's exit, but the recently signed Jabrill Peppers could step up as the starter for as long as Elliott is sidelined.
Elliott suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee during the Steelers' Week 1 win against the Jets, finishing with six tackles (five solo) in just 26 defensive snaps. The injury could sideline him for a couple of weeks, per Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com, which makes him a long shot to play in Pittsburgh's Week 3 road contest against New England on Sunday, Sept. 21. Chuck Clark worked with the Steelers' first-team defense at safety alongside Juan Thornhill following Elliott's exit, but the recently signed Jabrill Peppers could step up as the starter for as long as Elliott is sidelined.
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Measurables Review
How do DeShon Elliott's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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Elliott has moved around the league over the past few years and will join his fourth team in four seasons after signing a two-year deal with the Steelers during the offseason. He made stops in Detroit and Miami over the past two years and tallied 82 tackles (53 solo), an interception, a fumble recovery and seven pass defenses over 15 appearances with the Dolphins in 2023. The Steelers' safety corps includes Minkah Fitzpatrick and Damontae Kazee, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Elliott take on a starting role in 2024.
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Won't return Sunday
Elliott (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jets, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Unlikely to return Sunday
Elliott is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Jets due to a knee injury, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Inks new three-year contract
Elliot signed a new three-year contract with the Steelers on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
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Lands two-year extension
The Steelers signed Elliott to a two-year, $12.5 million contract extension Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Has career year with Pittsburgh
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.
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Aiming for Week 4 return
Elliott is hoping to return from his sprained MCL in Week 4 against the Vikings, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott has already been ruled out for Week 2 against the Seahawks, but the Steelers haven't provided an official timeline for his return. Positively, he's avoided IR, so he'll presumably miss fewer than four games. However, the team's Week 5 bye could keep Elliott sidelined until Week 6.
Elliott has already been ruled out for Week 2 against the Seahawks, but the Steelers haven't provided an official timeline for his return. Positively, he's avoided IR, so he'll presumably miss fewer than four games. However, the team's Week 5 bye could keep Elliott sidelined until Week 6.