{
  "id": 15974141,
  "title": "Steelers Could Get Star Safety Back From Injured Reserve Against Saints",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/steelers-could-get-star-safety-back-from-injured-reserve-against",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T00:08:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/steelers-could-get-star-safety-back-injured-reserve-against-saints-12602571"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers are optimistic about a potential return of star safety DeShon Elliott for their Week 7 matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Paris, France. Elliott participated enthusiastically in practice on Wednesday, signaling a strong possibility of his return to the field this season. Elliott's absence has been due to a combination of MCL sprain, hyperextended knee, and hamstring injuries that he has battled since last October. Elliott's career has been heavily influenced by injuries, with him missing games in all seasons except his sophomore year with the Baltimore Ravens in 2020. In 2024, his first season with Pittsburgh, Elliott had a standout performance, tallying a career-high 108 tackles, along with two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one interception. However, the Steelers are facing a roster crunch as they released veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins, creating space for Elliott to be added to the 53-man roster. Despite his positive participation in practice, other defensive players like Jalen Ramsey, Brandin Echols, Sebastian Joseph-Day, and Alex Highsmith are still questionable for the game due to various injuries, including wrist, hamstring, tricep, and groin issues, respectively.",
  "summary": "The Steelers received a good injury update on Wednesday before heading to Paris, France, for their Week 7 matchup.",
  "key_points": [
    "DeShon Elliott likely returns for Week 7 game against Saints.",
    "Elliott sidelined with MCL sprain, knee, hamstring injuries since Oct.",
    "Steelers release Rayshawn Jenkins, making room for Elliott on roster."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Restoring a high-tackle playmaker to the secondary provides a vital boost to a defensive unit currently struggling with several key injuries to other starters.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}