Steelers Safety Among Top ‘Steals’ Of Offseason After Red-Hot Start

The Pittsburgh Steelers were active in free agency and things already are looking up.

Pittsburgh was aggressive and attempted to improve its secondary. One move that the team made was signing veteran safety DeShon Elliott. Pittsburgh inked Elliott to a two-year deal this past offseason and it already is looking like a great move. Bleacher Report’s David Kenyon even ranked the move among the top “steals” of the offseason.

“You’re not going to believe this, but Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have unlocked the upside of a defensive player,” Kenyon said. “Shocking, I know. Most recently with the Miami Dolphins, safety DeShon Elliott is plenty experienced with three 80-tackle seasons. Pittsburgh has taken his versatility and deployed Elliott in a very effective manner. While allowing a single eight-yard reception on six targets, he’s made 13 tackles and snagged an interception.

“‘He’s done a really nice job,’ Tomlin said of the veteran who signed a two-year, $6 million agreement. ‘He’s made quite a few plays, not to mention splash plays, interceptions, tackles for losses on third down-and-1—those weighty plays that shape football games.’ Elliott looks like an ideal complement to allow playmaker Minkah Fitzpatrick to roam freely on the back end of the defense.”

Pittsburgh certainly was busy this offseason and its moves are paying off. The Steelers are 2-0 on the young season and certainly look like they can be much better than they were in 2023.

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