Mike McCarthy cautious with DeShon Elliott's training camp workload
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
At training camp in Latrobe, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy is taking a careful approach with safety DeShon Elliott, who is returning from a season-ending knee injury. Elliott missed the second half of the 2025 season due to a severe hamstring injury caused by a hyperextended knee. While Elliott is eager to demonstrate his recovery, McCarthy has limited his participation to prevent setbacks. The Steelers aim to ensure Elliott is fully healthy for the regular season, managing his workload during practice as contact drills resume.
- •Elliott is returning from a knee injury that ended his 2025 season.
- •Steelers' coaching staff maintains a strict limit on Elliott's practice participation.
- •McCarthy emphasizes the importance of protecting enthusiastic players during training camp.
- •Elliott's effective return is vital for Pittsburgh's defensive backfield.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Patience in Latrobe: Why Mike McCarthy is taking it slow with DeShon Elliott
"Steelers coach Mike McCarthy is being cautious with DeShon Elliott as the safety continues his return from a season-ending knee injury in Latrobe.
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