Elliott totaled six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders. Elliott was the second-leading tackler for the Steelers on Sunday behind Patrick Queen (seven). Elliott has logged at least tackles in eight of nine regular-season games, and on the year he's up to 64 tackles (42 solo), four pass defenses (including one interception), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
4/21/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 210 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 6; Pk (BAL)
Birthplace
Dallas, TX, USA
Position
SAF
College
Texas
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Miami Dolphins
2023-2024
(1 season)
Detroit Lions
2022-2023
(1 season)
Baltimore Ravens
2018-2022
(4 seasons)
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Elliott totaled six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders. Elliott was the second-leading tackler for the Steelers on Sunday behind Patrick Queen (seven). Elliott has logged at least tackles in eight of nine regular-season games, and on the year he's up to 64 tackles (42 solo), four pass defenses (including one interception), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Elliott (back) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Giants, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports. Elliott logged a DNP-LP-FP practice pattern leading up to Week 8 action, and the veteran safety has now managed to avoid Pittsburgh's final injury report entirely. He's played 100 percent of defensive snaps over the Steelers' last two games and has racked up an impressive 51 tackles (33 solo) through seven appearances so far, in addition to one pass breakup and one interception.
Elliott (back) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Elliott played every single defensive snap during the Steelers' Week 7 win over the Jets, finishing with six solo tackles. He may have picked up a back injury during the win, however, which kept him off the practice field Thursday. Elliott will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Monday night's game against the Giants.
Elliott registered 12 tackles (eight solo) and one forced fumble during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts. Elliott's 12 tackles were his most since Week 1 of the 2023 season against the Chargers (13). His 30 tackles through four games leads the Steelers, and the 2018 sixth-round pick is on pace to register his first career 100-tackle season.
Elliott (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Elliott was limited in practice Wednesday due to a quad injury, but it looks like he's now fully on track for Sunday's road matchup against the Colts. The veteran safety played a season-high 96 percent of defensive snaps during Pittsburgh's win over the Chargers in Week 3, recording five tackles (four solo).
Elliott (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Pittsburgh's practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports. Elliott popped up on the injury report Wednesday after being compiled five tackles (four solo) during last week's win over the Chargers. If the 27-year-old ends up being unable to play this week versus the Colts, Damontae Kazee will likely start at safety in his place.
Elliott registered nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos. Elliott was the leading tackler for the Steelers on Sunday and he played a big role in limiting the Broncos to just 295 total yards. Elliott signed with the Steelers in March to strengthen the secondary alongside free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and corners Donte Jackson and Joey Porter. Elliott and the Steelers will travel back to Pittsburgh to host Justin Herbert and the Chargers in Week 3.
Elliot logged four total tackles (one solo) and defended two passes, including one interception during Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons. The Texas product was one of two Steelers to record two passes defended, including one interception Sunday, as he and Dane Jackson helped Pittsburgh's defense hold Atlanta to just 10 points. Elliott, a first-year Steeler, appeared in 15 regular-season games with the Dolphins in 2023, recording 82 total tackles and seven passes defended, including one interception. He's off to a great start in Pittsburgh and is expected to continue making plays in the Steelers' secondary ahead of Week 2's matchup with the Broncos on Sunday.
Elliott (lower body) recorded one tackle during Friday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Texans. Elliott was carted off the field during Wednesday's practice session due to a lower-body injury, but he started during Friday's preseason opener. As long as he can remain healthy ahead of the regular season, he appears to be the favorite to start at strong safety this year after signing a two-year contract with the Steelers in March.