Steelers Suffer Potential Blow as Starting Safety Carted Off with Knee Injury

On October 27th, 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced a concerning situation as starting safety DeShon Elliott was carted off the field during the second half of their Sunday night game against the Packers. The injury occurred midway through the third quarter when Elliott's right knee got twisted up while he was helping bring down a Packers tight end.

Elliott, a seven-year veteran, has been a major component of the Steelers' defense. Last year, his first with the team, he set career-highs with 108 tackles and three fumble recoveries, helping the Steelers clinch a playoff berth. This season, Elliott has had an even bigger impact on the team's secondary, especially after the trade of fellow safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

The Steelers have now ruled Elliott out for the remainder of the game with a knee injury. According to the NBC broadcast, Elliott was yelling and appeared to be in considerable pain as he exited the field. His absence would be critical for a Steelers' defense that has been inconsistent during the first half of the 2025 season. As a result, don't be surprised if the Steelers' GM, Omar Khan, makes some calls prior to the November 4th trade deadline to potentially add reinforcements in the secondary.