Steelers designate S DeShon Elliott for return from injured reserve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have opened the practice window for safety DeShon Elliott, allowing him to return to the field. Elliott was placed on injured reserve on August 30 after battling knee and hamstring injuries last season. He had a notable performance in 2024, recording 38 tackles, an interception, a sack, and a forced fumble across five games. The Steelers must activate him within the next 21 days for him to be eligible to play this season.
- •Elliott returns to practice after being on injured reserve since late August.
- •He missed most of last season due to injuries.
- •Elliott had 38 tackles, an interception, and a sack in 2024.
- •Pittsburgh has 21 days to activate him for the current season.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers open S DeShon Elliott's practice window
"Safety DeShon Elliott is back on the practice field for the Steelers.
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