DeShon Elliott Says He Is Fully Recovered 7 Months After Week 8 Injury
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Updated · Steelers Depot · Jun 2
DeShon Elliott Says He Is Fully Recovered 7 Months After Week 8 Injury
2 articles · Updated · Steelers Depot · Jun 2
Summary
DeShon Elliott said at Steelers mandatory minicamp that he is "good now" and ready to play again after the injury that ended his 2025 season in Week 8.
The safety said the first 6 months of rehab were the hardest and that the final 3 months were easier, marking a step up from his mid-April update that he was only close to 100%.
Pittsburgh lost a key piece when Elliott went down; he played just 5 games in 2025 but still posted an interception, a forced fumble and a sack.
Elliott remains positioned for a major role in 2026 despite the Steelers' revamped coaching staff, Jalen Ramsey's move to safety last year and the addition of Jaquan Brisker.