Steelers safety DeShon Elliott returns to practice after injury

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 19:24 · Archive

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott has returned to practice, opening a 21-day window to be activated off the injured reserve list.

DeShon Elliott, the Pittsburgh Steelers' starting strong safety, has returned to practice after undergoing surgery on his knee and hamstring. The return opens a 21-day window during which the Steelers can activate him off the injured reserve list, with a deadline of 29 October.

Elliott was placed on injured reserve at the start of the season to allow time for his rehabilitation. He appeared in the Steelers' second preseason game in August but had limited practice time after that. During his absence, veteran Rayshawn Jenkins started in his place but was benched early in a recent loss to the Cleveland Browns. Rookie seventh-round pick Robert Spears-Jennings and eight-year veteran Jalen Ramsey have filled the role since then.

The 29-year-old Elliott has been an eight-year veteran and has been the Steelers' starter at strong safety since 2024. The Steelers face the Indianapolis Colts at home on Sunday.

How it is being reported

• Steelers’ DeShon Elliott returns to practice, opening window to come off injured reserve listPittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott has returned to practice, opening up a 21-day window during which he can be activated off the injured reserve list.TribLIVE · 8 Oct, 17:40
• Standout Pittsburgh Steelers starter gets big news on potential returnDeShon Elliott is returning to practice and could return to the playing field for the Steelers soon.PennLive · 8 Oct, 17:15

In this story: DeShon Elliott · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rayshawn Jenkins · Robert Spears-Jennings · Jaquan Brisker · Jalen Ramsey · Indianapolis Colts · Cleveland Browns

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