Deadspin | Steelers S DeShon Elliott is of the same opinion to 2-year extension

Pittsburgh Steelers protection DeShon Elliott agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million extension that incorporates $9.21 million in promises, NFL Network reported.

Elliott elected to stick with the Steelers regardless of the group signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract. Elliott in the past stated “leave his (expletive) in the retirement home” when the subject of Rodgers becoming a member of the Steelers first emerged.

While the Steelers have not begun to publicly announce the extension, Elliott showed the deal on social media Tuesday.

“Grateful to the Rooney family, (general manager) Omar Khan and Coach (Mike) Tomlin for bringing me to Pittsburgh and giving me a home. Thankful to be extended for two more years to play for the best organization and in front of the best fans in the NFL,” Elliott wrote on Instagram.

Elliott, 28, recorded profession highs in tackles (108) and fumble recoveries (3) in 15 video games (14 begins) ultimate season. He was once enjoying within the first season of a two-year, $6 million contract.

He has totaled 395 tackles, 5 fumble recoveries and 4 interceptions in 72 profession video games (64 begins) with the Baltimore Ravens (2019-21), Detroit Lions (2022), Miami Dolphins (2023) and Steelers. He was once decided on through the Ravens within the 6th spherical of the 2018 NFL Draft.

–Field Level Media