Steelers Safety DeShon Elliott Placed on Injured Reserve, Expected to Miss At Least Four Games

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott has been placed on injured reserve due due to a knee injury, which means he will miss a minimum of four games. Coach Mike Tomlin had initially sounded optimistic about Elliott's condition on Tuesday, describing him as "week to week" and contradicting earlier reports that suggested the injury could be season-ending. However, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed Elliott's move to IR. Elliott, who is in his second season with the Steelers, has been a starter when healthy, playing in and starting all five games this season. His roster spot will be taken by safety Kyle Dugger, whom the Steelers acquired in a trade with the Patriots on the same day.