Steelers sign S Jalen Elliot, release LB David Perales from practice squad
The NFL trade deadline is only hours away, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly in the market for one specific position. But following a roster move this morning, it seems they won't be shopping for outside help at safety, even in light of the recent news surrounding Minkah Fitzpatrick: Playing It Safe at Safety The […]
The NFL trade deadline is only hours away, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly in the market for one specific position.
But following a roster move this morning, it seems they won't be shopping for outside help at safety, even in light of the recent news surrounding Minkah Fitzpatrick:
Playing It Safe at Safety
The Steelers signed safety Jalen Elliott to the practice squad on Tuesday and released linebacker David Perales. Elliott was previously with the Steelers during training camp this summer.
Elliott originally signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame.
He spent his rookie season on the Lions practice squad and was elevated to the active roster for two games, and later signed to the 53-man roster. He played in a total of eight games, starting one.
Elliott signed with the New England Patriots during training camp in 2022. He played in the preseason but was released prior to the start of the regular season. Elliott also spent time with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Elliott played in 51 games for the Fighting Irish, recording 173 tackles, 96 of them solo stops, six interceptions and a forced fumble. -Teresa Varley, Steelers
So we'll see what the rest of the afternoon holds, but right now it looks as if Pittsburgh will be taking it easy at safety. Hopefully, that's a good sign for Minkah Fitzpatrick since I'm stating the obvious in saying the sooner he gets back, the better.
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