Steelers defense scrambling as the playoffs loom
The Pittsburgh Steelers and their star-laden defense have struggled during a three-game slide that has them limping toward the playoffsJANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DESHON ELLIOTT #25 - SAFETY - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
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Steelers CB Joey Porter is trending toward playing in the season finale against Cincinnati
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Off injury report for Week 17 Elliott (hamstring) was a full participant in Monday's practice ahead of Pittsburgh's Week 17 outing against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Elliot has missed back-to-back games for the Steelers, but he looks to be healthy for Wednesday's game after logging a full practice. The starting safety's status, barring any setbacks, should be a sigh of relief for Pittsburgh as the tough Christmas matchup approaches. He's played in 69 percent or more of defensive snaps in all of his 13 games this year and he ranks second for total tackles among the team.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Looks good for Week 17 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.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Officially out vs. Ravens Elliott (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Burt Lautenof the Pittsburgh Steelers reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play against Baltimore 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.
Impact Elliott injured his hamstring during the Steelers' Week 14 win over the Browns, which forced 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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DECEMBER 14, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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
DECEMBER 11, 2024 • 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.
DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Tua Tagovailoa shoulders blame for Dolphins' 5-7 start and addresses criticisms of team's toughness
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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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
First-place Pittsburgh Steelers are exceeding everyone's expectations — except their own
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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, 2024 • PHINPHANATIC.COM
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NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • 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...
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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.
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Former Dolphin DeShon Elliott Calls Team 'Soft,' Mike McDaniel Responds Mike McDaniel shrugged off DeShon Elliott’s comments about the Dolphins.
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • 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.
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