Former Texas Standout Inks New Extension With Pittsburgh Steelers originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Pittsburgh Steelers took care of some business on Monday night.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Steelers signed strong safety DeShon Elliott to a two-year, $12.5 million extension. The deal includes $9.21 million guaranteed.
Elliott was a great find by the Steelers in 2024 and paired nicely with free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Elliott finished the season with 108 total tackles, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, an interception, and six passes defended.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25).© Brett Davis-Imagn Images
He was heading into the final year of a two-year contract before inking this extension.
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Before signing with the Steelers, he spent one season with the Miami Dolphins, one with the Detroit Lions, and three with the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens drafted him in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Texas.
Elliott played at Texas from 2015-17 and appeared in 30 games, compiling 106 tackles, nine interceptions, 14 passes defended, four forced fumbles, and 2.5 sacks. Six of those interceptions came during his junior season in 2017.
He has found a stable home with the Steelers and will look to repeat his success from 2024 when the 2025 season starts in September.
The Steelers made the playoffs for the second-straight season last year but failed to win a playoff game, losing to the Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round. They have made the playoffs in four of the last five seasons but haven’t won a playoff game since the 2016 season.
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Elliott will try to help the Steelers break that streak this upcoming season.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.