DESHON ELLIOTT NEWS

Not expected back in Week 17 Elliott (shoulder) is unlikely to play in Week 17 versus the Bears, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Elliott will likely miss a second straight game Sunday against Chicago after he suffered a shoulder injury in Week 15 against the Jets. In the safety's absence last week, Ifeatu Melifonwu played a season-high 97 percent of the defensive snaps, something that will likely be replicated in Week 17.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Elliott (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Elliott was ruled out for Week 16 due to a shoulder injury he suffered during Week 15. He remained sidelined to start Week 17 prep, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against Chicago.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Elliott (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Elliott was forced out during Sunday's win over the Jets with a shoulder injury, which kept him sidelined during each practice of Week 16 prep. The fourth-year safety has recorded 91 tackles, three passes defended, one interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 13 games this season, so his absence will leave backups Ifeatu Melifonwu and C.J. Moore to step up into bigger roles versus Carolina. Elliott's next chance to play will come against the Bears on Sunday, Jan. 1.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' Week 16 Wednesday Injury Report Lions still debating who will start over injured safety DeShon Elliott.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Misses Tuesday's practice Elliott (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate.

Impact The Lions just held a walk-through and not an official practice, so Elliott's estimate is not a positive sign to start the week ahead of Saturday's game at Carolina. He is recovering from a shoulder injury sustained in Sunday's 20-17 victory over the Jets. More clarity on his status will come as the week progresses, but C.J. Moore would presumably fill in for him at free safety should he ultimately have to miss some time.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions S DeShon Elliott 'probably won't be able to play' vs. Carolina Panthers DeShon Elliott is second on the Detroit Lions with 90 tackles and has one forced fumble and one fumble recovery this season

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Exits game with shoulder injury Elliott (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game at the Jets.

Impact Detroit will have to wait for further details regarding the severity of the injury. C.J. Moore should see an increased role at safety as long as Elliott remains out.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After working through self-doubt and broken jaw, Lions' DeShon Elliott has found his way Lions safety DeShon Elliott has overcome a broken jaw and an early benching to become a key cog in the Lions' defense.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Returns to practice Thursday Elliott (ankle) was listed as a full participant on the Lions' practice report Thursday.

Impact Elliott popped up as a non-participant during practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury. However, he seems to have quickly worked past this issue, so the free safety should reprise an every-down role against the Vikings on Sunday. Elliott has recorded 79 tackles, a forced fumble and two passes defended, including an interception, over 11 games this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Wednesday's practice Elliott didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury.

Impact Elliott played all 55 defensive snaps and recorded six tackles in Week 13, but he's sidelined to start Week 14 prep due to an ankle issue. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeShon Elliott jars ball loose from Etienne for opening-drive takeaway Detroit Lions safety DeShon Elliott jars the ball loose from Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne for an opening-drive takeaway.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • NFL.COM

Tallies eight tackles Elliott recorded eight tackles in Thursday's 28-25 loss to the Bills.

Impact Elliott was on the field for a season-high 73 snaps and recorded eight tackles for the second consecutive game. He now has 73 total stops on the season, only seven away from his career-best mark. Across 10 games for the campaign, Elliott also has two passes defended, one interception and one fumble recovered.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Team's top tackler Sunday Elliott logged eight tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 31-18 win over the Giants.

Impact Elliott played all 76 of the Lions' defensive snaps Week 11 after being forced out with a concussion during last week's win over the Bears. The free safety also finished with a team high in tackles, and he now has 65 stops (52 solo), two passes defended and one interception over nine games in 2022. Elliott should easily log a new career high in tackles so long as he can remain healthy over the final seven weeks of the season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll Sunday Elliott (concussion) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Giants

Impact 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 against the Giants. The 25-year-old is slated to operate in his usual role as one of the team's starting safeties this weekend.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 11 Elliott (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Elliott was limited during each practice of Week 11 prep and will likely be a game-time decision Sunday. If he's unable to play against the Giants, C.J. Moore and JuJu Hughes would be likely candidates for increased snaps.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Elliott (concussion) was listed as a limited participant on the Lions' injury report Wednesday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions overcome big effort by Fields, beat Bears 31-30

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NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Sunday Elliott (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Elliott was knocked out of Sunday's contest versus Chicago during the first half, and he isn't anticipated to return due to concussion symptoms. With Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle) already having been ruled inactive to begin the afternoon, C.J. Moore and JuJu Hughes are candidates to take on more safety snaps for the rest of the day.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Elliott (finger) was a full participant at practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus Green Bay.

Impact After being forced to sit out of Detroit's loss versus Miami in Week 8 with the injury, signs are pointing strongly towards Elliott's availability for Week 9 versus the Packers. He's logged at least nine tackles in each of the last three games during which he's played.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 8 Elliot (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Elliot presumably picked up the injury during the team's Week 7 loss to the Cowboys and wasn't able to practice during Week 8 prep. In his absence, JuJu Hughes and C.J. Moore are candidates for increased roles in Detroit's secondary.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fields, Bears try to stack road Ws against Prescott, Cowboys

Justin Fields might be in his best groove yet in his second season as Chicago’s quarterback

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits out of practice Elliott (finger) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Second-leading tackler Sunday Elliott recorded eight tackles during Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Elliott finished with the Lions' second-most tackles behind Jeff Okudah despite playing a season-low 48 defensive snaps against Dallas. The 25-year-old temporarily exited with a lower-body injury versus New England in Week 5, and he appeared to switch off free-safety reps with JuJu Hughes, who played 16 of Detroit's 63 defensive snaps in Week 7. Elliott is currently on pace to set a new career high in tackles, as he has tallied 49 stops over six games so far in 2022.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Prescott knows it's defense 1st for Cowboys despite return

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott faces the challenge of remembering the defense is carrying his team

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott's return, top Lions 24-6

Ezekiel Elliott ran for two 1-yard touchdowns and Dak Prescott threw for a score in his return from injury while the Dallas Cowboys leaned on their defense again in a 24-6 victory...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS