US EditionPittsburgh Steelers, Safety DeShon Elliott Agree to $12.5M Extension
- On Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers reached a deal to extend safety DeShon Elliott’s contract by two years, totaling $12.5 million and securing his stay with the team through the 2027 season.
- Elliott earned the extension after spending 2024 with the Steelers following prior stops with the Ravens, Lions, and Dolphins during his first six NFL seasons.
- In 2024, Elliott achieved personal bests with 108 tackles, six passes defended, three recoveries of fumbles, two forced fumbles, and one interception, while also ranking highest among strong safeties in run defense according to Pro Football Focus.
- In 2024, Elliott allowed opposing quarterbacks a passer rating of just 58.3 on throws directed his way, earned a 91.3 Pro Football Focus grade for the season, and achieved an exceptional 97.3% tackle efficiency—the highest ever recorded at his level of tackle opportunities.
- The extension provides Elliott long-term security, a raise, and stabilizes a key defensive contributor expected to maintain his strong tackle production for the Steelers.
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Pittsburgh Steelers and safety Elliott agree to extension - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Steelers and safety DeShon Elliott have agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million contract extension which will keep him with the team through the 2027 season. Just over $9 million of the deal is guaranteed. He will make over $15 million including the 2025 season. Elliott made 108 combined tackles last season, forcing two fumbles and making three fumble recoveries. He also had four tackles for a loss. Elliott signed with the Steelers a …
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