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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed safety DeShon Elliott to a two-year, $12.5-million contract extension, per Tom Pelissero.

The new deal includes $9.21 million in guarantees, adds Pelissero. The 28-year-old was entering the final season of his current two-year deal after signing with Pittsburgh prior to the 2024 season.

The form Texas Longhorn exceeded expectations in his first season with the Steelers. He posted a career high 108 tackles, while also adding six passes defended, four tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and one interception.

Elliott found a home in Pittsburgh’s secondary after beginning his career with the Baltimore Ravens, followed by time with the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins.

With the extension, the Steelers lock in one of their key veteran pieces in a defensive secondary featuring Minkah Fitzpatrick, Joey Porter Jr., and free-agent signee Darius Slay.

The Steelers continue to negotiate with star pass-rusher T.J. Watt, who decided to skip Pittsburgh’s mandatory minicamp last week amid his desire for a new deal. Watt is entering the final year of a four-year, $112-million extension he signed in 2021.

Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Analyst for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler and on YouTube 

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