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Steelers' DeShon Elliott Carted Off With Right Knee Injury as Tomlin Calls It 'Significant'

The starting safety is a central voice in Pittsburgh's secondary, heightening concern as the team awaits test results.

Overview

  • Elliott was hurt in the third quarter when Packers tight end Tucker Kraft rolled into his right knee during a tackle.
  • He could not bear weight, was carted to the locker room, and was ruled out for the remainder of the game, with NBC noting he was in visible distress.
  • Head coach Mike Tomlin described the knee injury as significant, though a formal diagnosis has not yet been released.
  • The injury is to Elliott’s right knee, opposite the left knee MCL sprain he suffered in Week 1.
  • With Elliott out, the Steelers shifted snaps to Juan Thornhill, Chuck Clark, and Jabrill Peppers, and may assess secondary help before the Nov. 4 trade deadline according to reports.