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.