And though Elliott is known for setting the tone in run defense, the difference with him on and off the field in passing situations is even more stark. The Steelers are second in allowing 6.4 passing yards per attempt with Elliott on the field and last with 9.1 yards playing without him.

Pittsburgh's defense has faded in the absence of key role players, some of whom might remain out against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not yet officially ruled out strong safety DeShon Elliott for this Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, but it sure sounds like the veteran tackling machine isn’t going to be able to suit up this week. After ...

Investigative journalist Alfred Henry Lewis once opined “There are only nine meals between mankind and anarchy.” Nine meals equate to three days of starvation o

The Steelers will be without top run defender DeShon Elliott for the second game in a row, while wide receiver George Pickens also will not play against the Ravens.

Elliott (hamstring) was a full participant in Monday's practice ahead of Pittsburgh's Week 17 outing against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Elliot has missed back-to-back games for the Steelers,

The Pittsburgh Steelers received tough news ahead of Saturday’s critical AFC North showdown against the Baltimore Ravens.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will get four critical players back for their game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Cornerback Donte Jackson, wide receiver George Pickens, safety DeShon Elliott, and defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi are off the injury report and will return after missing games.

Two practices into the week for the Pittsburgh Steelers, three starters have yet to take the field because of injury. Safety DeShon Elliott, defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi and receiver George Pickens again sat out practice Thursday,

Elliott (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Burt Lautenof the Pittsburgh Steelers reports.

The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Chiefs with everything on the line, and these five bold predictions highlight what could unfold in Week 17.