Steelers Secure DeShon Elliott: What This Contract Means for Their Defensive Future Revealed!

You know when someone throws shade, then somehow flips the script and stays loyal to the very thing they doubted? That’s DeShon Elliott’s saga with the Pittsburgh Steelers in a nutshell. Initially, Elliott wasn’t shy about his feelings on Aaron Rodgers joining the Steelers—he candidly suggested Rodgers should just “stay in the retirement home.” Yet here we are, with Elliott locking in a solid two-year, $12.5 million deal to remain a key piece of Pittsburgh’s defense. From his draft day roots with the Ravens to bouncing around Detroit and Miami, Elliott’s journey has been nothing short of a grind — and last season, he made his presence known across 15 games, starting in 14. And by the looks of it, a hands-on session with Rodgers in California recalibrated his outlook, proving maybe even seasoned vets can surprise you when you least expect it, especially when they’re rocking a Hall of Fame arm at 41. Curious about all the nitty-gritty? LEARN MORE

Safety DeShon Elliott, who said “leave his ass in the retirement home” when the topic of Rodgers to the Steelers first emerged, has agreed to terms on a two-year, .5 million extension with including .21 million in guarantees, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media.He appeared in 15 games with 14 starts last season with the Steelers.A sixth-round pick of the Ravens in 2018, Elliott spent four years in Baltimore, one in Detroit, and one in Miami before signing a two-year, million deal with the Steelers in 2024.And as to the “leave his ass in the retirement home” comment, Elliott seemed to change his tune after working out with Rodgers in California. And possibly after he got a look at what a first-ballot Hall of Famer who still has an all-time arm can do at 41.The man who didn’t want the Steelers to sign quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be sticking around Pittsburgh.