Elliott and Queen reveal details of Ravens’ conditioning test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

DeShon Elliott and Patrick Queen, current Pittsburgh Steelers defenders, shared insights into the Baltimore Ravens’ rigorous summer conditioning program. On the podcast "Not Just Football with Cam Heyward," they described the demanding shuttle runs requiring 12 sprints of 150 yards each and the intense weightlifting regimen that contributed to injuries. Both players emphasized that while the Ravens’ training fostered close team bonds, their current approach prioritizes load management and injury prevention. Elliott recounted personal injuries related to the Ravens’ program, highlighting the need for a more sustainable training philosophy as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Elliott and Queen detail Ravens' conditioning tests and training methods.
- •Shuttle runs and heavy lifting led to numerous injuries.
- •Both players now prefer load management tactics in Pittsburgh.
- •The discussion highlights contrasting training philosophies between teams.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — DeShon Elliott and Patrick Queen expose Baltimore’s infamous conditioning test
"Pittsburgh Steelers defenders DeShon Elliott and Patrick Queen detail the grueling shuttle runs required by the Baltimore Ravens summer fitness test.
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