Pittsburgh Steelers sign safety DeShon Elliott to two-year deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly signing safety DeShon Elliott to the roster out of free agency. Elliott will ink a two-year deal for $6 million, according to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz.

A sixth-round draft pick out of Texas in 2018, Elliott began his career as a member of the Baltimore Ravens. He spent the 2023 season with the Miami Dolphins. He racked up 82 tackles with one interception and a fumble recovery. The former Longhorn also notched 3.5 tackles for loss.

More on the 2024 NFL offseason, free agency

The NFL 2024 calendar year begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 13. At that time, contracts running through 2023 officially run out, making those players free agents. Prior to the beginning of free agency, teams will have a chance to designate one franchise or transition tag player, starting on Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET and ending on March 5. Beginning March 11 through March 13 teams can enter into a legal negotiation with players who will become unrestricted free agents.

In addition to NFL free agency, the new year also marks the beginning of all trades being made official by the league office. April 19 marks the deadline to sign restricted free agents to offer sheets. On April 24, the deadline for teams to match restricted free agent offers sheets hits. Following the restricted free agent deadline follows the 2024 NFL Draft, which runs from April 25-27.