Although generally a slow period on the NFL calendar, the Pittsburgh Steelers have made a notable transaction with Minicamp behind them and the training camp at just over a month. The team has accepted the safety of the veterans Deshon Elliott on an extension of $ 12.5 million over two years which includes $ 9.21 million guaranteed, according to NFL Media.
Elliott, 28, entered the last year of a contract of $ 6 million over two years which he signed for the last off -season. Now, instead of heading to the 2025 season with a lame duck contract, Elliott has received a long -term increase and security with the Steelers. The Steelers, on the other hand, lock a key contributor to their defense which is always at its peak.
During his first season in Pittsburgh, Elliott established careers in career with 108 plated and three escaped recovery. He also equaled his career in career with two forced escapes and an interception.
Former sixth round choice, Elliott broke into the NFL in 2019 as a member of the Ravens. He spent three seasons in Baltimore before spending a season each with lions and dolphins.
Elliott is part of a high school secondary who has a unique mix of experience for young people and veterans. With Elliott, the steelers secondary includes Prorennial Pro Minkah Fitzpatrick and Darius Slay bowls. The unit also includes the choice of 2023 second round Joey Porter Jr. and the second year Beanie, the Beanie Bishop Jr. Pittsburgh added to his secondary off this offseason when he acquired free agents Slay, Juan Thornhill and Brandin Echols.
