DeShon Elliott Injury Update

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed DeShon Elliott on injured reserve with a designation to return on August 30. DeShon Elliott will miss at least the first four games.

Last reviewed by PFM: August 30, 2026

Current Status

StatusIR

InjuryNot disclosed

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Elliott's IR move removes a starting-caliber safety from Pittsburgh's opening secondary. Joey Porter Jr.'s activation helps elsewhere, but it does not erase the loss at safety.

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