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