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Steelers Add Darrick Forrest as Tomlin Says DeShon Elliott Is Week-to-Week After Knee Injury

Tomlin’s update eases early fears of a season-ender for Elliott and shifts Pittsburgh’s focus to short-term reinforcements before the trade deadline.

Overview

  • Mike Tomlin said DeShon Elliott sustained a hyperextended knee, is week-to-week, and will miss the upcoming game against the Colts, with injured reserve still under consideration.
  • Reports noted Elliott’s ACL is intact after the Week 8 injury, countering earlier indications that the safety was likely out for the year.
  • Pittsburgh is reportedly signing former Commanders safety Darrick Forrest to the practice squad for depth following workouts with veterans Eddie Jackson and Vonn Bell.
  • Defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale was confirmed out for the season with a torn ACL suffered against the Packers.
  • Tomlin signaled the Steelers are “open for business” and “always buyers” ahead of the Nov. 2 trade deadline as the secondary continues to struggle during a two-game skid.