Steelers Safety DeShon Elliott Suffers Knee Injury Versus Jets, Doubtful To Return

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of their Week 1 game against the New York Jets, leading to his exit from the game and being ruled doubtful to return. Elliott was injured during a tackle attempt on Jets running back Breece Hall when his leg was twisted under him in a pileup. Despite initially walking off the field under his own power and later returning to the sideline, officials and team staff have indicated that he is unlikely to reenter the game. Elliott, who had a standout 2024 season and secured a contract extension this offseason, is a key defensive player for the Steelers, making this injury a significant blow to their secondary. The Steelers have limited depth at safety, with Chuck Clark stepping in to fill Elliott's role during the game. The extent of Elliott's injury remains uncertain, but his removal has impacted Pittsburgh's defense as they trail the Jets in the opener.