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DESHON ELLIOTT #25 - SAFETY - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
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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...
5 DAYS AGO • PHINPHANATIC.COM
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6 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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6 DAYS AGO • 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
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.
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
Records one tackle Friday Elliott (lower body) recorded one tackle during Friday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Texans.
Impact Elliott was carted off the field during Wednesday's practice session due to a lower-body injury, but he started during Friday's preseason opener. As long as he can remain healthy ahead of the regular season, he appears to be the favorite to start at strong safety this year after signing a two-year contract with the Steelers in March.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves practice early Elliott was carted off the field during practice Wednesday due to a lower-body injury, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Impact 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, or the specifics of his injury are unknown.
AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins activate LB David Long Jr., last year's leading tackler, from PUP list David Long is the most physical presence on a defense that lost a few key physical players among defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, safety...
JULY 28 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
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JUNE 29 • STEELERS.COM
Seven free agents Dolphins should target to stay in contention
The Dolphins are about $20 million over the salary cap, but these free agents can help Tua Tagovailoa & Co. avoid a season of decline.MARCH 6
Eagles' Fangio May Try to Lure Pair of Dolphins Free Agents Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fagio could try to get one of his favorite players, linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, to Philly an...
FEBRUARY 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Patrick Mahomes' shattered helmet vs. Dolphins 'did its job,' manufacturer says
The helmet that Patrick Mahomes shattered during the Chiefs' wild-card game vs. Miami “did its job," according to the manufacturer.JANUARY 18
Aggravates calf issue Saturday Elliott exited Saturday's wild-card contest due to a calf injury and is questionable to return.
Impact Elliott hurt his calf during pregame warmups last Sunday, but he was able to play in the regular-season finale against Buffalo. However, he didn't practice at all this week and has now departed in the second half of the wild-card matchup. Jevon Holland (knee) was ruled out prior to Saturday's game, so Elijah Campbell and Brandon Jones are holding down the fort at safety for Miami.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
