We knew a signing was coming from the moment Damontae Kazee was suspended for the rest of the season. The Pittsburgh Steelers are painfully thin at the defensive back position with Minkah Fitzpatrick out (again) for an undetermined length of time and Keanu Neal and Elijah Riley on injured reserve.
To address that need, Pittsburgh signed safety Jalen Elliott to their practice squad today. The 25-year-old journeyman, who was with the Steelers in camp and also part of their practice squad early this season, has spent time with the Detroit Lions, New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders.
Elliott played eight games in 2021, with one start, and recorded 12 tackles.
On Monday, Mike Tomlin expressed optimism that Riley could come off injured reserve this week. Expect their depth to be tested with Miles Killebrew and Trenton Thompson as the Steelers host the surging Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday.
We have signed DB Jalen Elliott to the practice squad. @BordasLaw https://t.co/Q6Eo8mx3wB
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 19, 2023
