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Steelers' DeShon Elliott Questionable for Week 7 Clash

10/16/2025

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Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott is questionable for Week 7 against Cincinnati Bengals due to personal reasons.
He did not travel with the team and missed practices Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Steelers will also be without wide receiver Calvin Austin III, out with a shoulder injury, and Miles Killebrew, ruled out with a significant knee injury.
If Elliott cannot play, Chuck Clark and Jabrill Peppers will fill in at safety.

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Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott is questionable for Week 7 against Cincinnati Bengals due to personal reasons.
He did not travel with the team and missed practices Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Steelers will also be without wide receiver Calvin Austin III, out with a shoulder injury, and Miles Killebrew, ruled out with a significant knee injury.
If Elliott cannot play, Chuck Clark and Jabrill Peppers will fill in at safety.