Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers security DeShon Elliott (25) runs off the sector after the victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Katie Stratman-Imagn Photos
Pittsburgh Steelers security DeShon Elliott agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million extension that features $9.21 million in ensures, NFL Community reported.
Elliott elected to stick with the Steelers regardless of the workforce signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract. Elliott beforehand stated “depart his (expletive) within the retirement residence” when the subject of Rodgers becoming a member of the Steelers first emerged.
Whereas the Steelers have but to publicly announce the extension, Elliott confirmed the deal on social media Tuesday.
“Grateful to the Rooney household, (common supervisor) Omar Khan and Coach (Mike) Tomlin for bringing me to Pittsburgh and giving me a house. Grateful to be prolonged for 2 extra years to play for the most effective group and in entrance of the most effective followers within the NFL,” Elliott wrote on Instagram.
Elliott, 28, recorded profession highs in tackles (108) and fumble recoveries (three) in 15 video games (14 begins) final season. He was enjoying within the first season of a two-year, $6 million contract.
He has totaled 395 tackles, 5 fumble recoveries and 4 interceptions in 72 profession video games (64 begins) with the Baltimore Ravens (2019-21), Detroit Lions (2022), Miami Dolphins (2023) and Steelers. He was chosen by the Ravens within the sixth spherical of the 2018 NFL Draft.
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