Elliott registered 96 tackles, three pass breakups, one forced fumble and one recovered fumble over 14 games in 2022.
Playing on a one-year, $1.1 million deal in 2022, Elliott had a rough start to his tenure in Detroit that included an early-season benching. However, it didn't take Elliott long to work his way back into the lineup, where he was an every-down player over the second half the year. Considering that he figures to have plenty of suitors for his services in 2023, Elliott is far from certain to return to Detroit.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Back in action Sunday
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Elliott (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game at Green Bay.
Elliott has missed the last two contests due to a shoulder issue, but after putting together three consecutive capped sessions during Week 18 prep, he'll set aside his questionable designation and return to his typical role as the Lions' starting free safety.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Won't face Chicago
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Elliott (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Elliott will be sidelined for the second consecutive game with the shoulder injury he suffered Week 15 against the Jets. Ifeatu Melifonwu played 97 percent of Detroit's defensive snaps in Elliott's absence last week and could play a heavy role again Sunday.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Not expected back in Week 17
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Elliott (shoulder) is unlikely to play in Week 17 versus the Bears, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Elliott will likely miss a second straight game Sunday against Chicago after he suffered a shoulder injury in Week 15 against the Jets. In the safety's absence last week, Ifeatu Melifonwu played a season-high 97 percent of the defensive snaps, something that will likely be replicated in Week 17.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Won't play Saturday
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Elliott (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Panthers.
Elliott was forced out during Sunday's win over the Jets with a shoulder injury, which kept him sidelined during each practice of Week 16 prep. The fourth-year safety has recorded 91 tackles, three passes defended, one interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 13 games this season, so his absence will leave backups Ifeatu Melifonwu and C.J. Moore to step up into bigger roles versus Carolina. Elliott's next chance to play will come against the Bears on Sunday, Jan. 1.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Returns to practice Thursday
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Elliott (ankle) was listed as a full participant on the Lions' practice report Thursday.
Elliott popped up as a non-participant during practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury. However, he seems to have quickly worked past this issue, so the free safety should reprise an every-down role against the Vikings on Sunday. Elliott has recorded 79 tackles, a forced fumble and two passes defended, including an interception, over 11 games this season.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Tallies eight tackles
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Elliott recorded eight tackles in Thursday's 28-25 loss to the Bills.
Elliott was on the field for a season-high 73 snaps and recorded eight tackles for the second consecutive game. He now has 73 total stops on the season, only seven away from his career-best mark. Across 10 games for the campaign, Elliott also has two passes defended, one interception and one fumble recovered.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Team's top tackler Sunday
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Elliott logged eight tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 31-18 win over the Giants.
Elliott played all 76 of the Lions' defensive snaps Week 11 after being forced out with a concussion during last week's win over the Bears. The free safety also finished with a team high in tackles, and he now has 65 stops (52 solo), two passes defended and one interception over nine games in 2022. Elliott should easily log a new career high in tackles so long as he can remain healthy over the final seven weeks of the season.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Ready to roll Sunday
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Elliott (concussion) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Giants
Elliott was knocked out of last Sunday's contest versus Chicago due to concussion symptoms, but he's since been able to clear protocols and practice in a limited capacity during each session this week, making him available for the Lions' Week 11 matchup. The 25-year-old is slated to operate in his usual role as one of the team's starting safeties this weekend.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Questionable for Week 11
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Elliott (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Elliott was limited during each practice of Week 11 prep and will likely be a game-time decision Sunday. If he's unable to play against the Giants, C.J. Moore and JuJu Hughes would be likely candidates for increased snaps.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Elliott (concussion) was listed as a limited participant on the Lions' injury report Wednesday.
Elliott entered concussion protocols after being forced out during the first half of Detroit's Week 10 win over the Bears. While he was able to log a limited session during the first practice of Week 11, he'll still have to clear the league's protocol before suiting up for Sunday's game against the Giants. Elliott has played a prominent role in the Lions' secondary over eight games this season, recording 57 tackles, two passes defended and an interception, and he'll have two more practices to increase his activity before Friday's final injury report.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Elliott (finger) was a full participant at practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus Green Bay.
After being forced to sit out of Detroit's loss versus Miami in Week 8 with the injury, signs are pointing strongly towards Elliott's availability for Week 9 versus the Packers. He's logged at least nine tackles in each of the last three games during which he's played.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Sits out of practice
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Elliott (finger) did not practice Wednesday.
It is unclear when Elliott sustained his finger injury, as he played in Week 7's loss against the Cowboys. The safety has compiled 49 tackles (38 solo), one interception and one pass breakup through six games.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Exits early
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Elliott was carted off the field in Sunday's game against the Patriots, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
What exactly happened to Elliott is unclear, but he appeared to be favoring his leg upon suffering the injury. The Lions secondary has suffered multiple injuries in the contest, as Will Harris (groin) and Saivion Smith (neck) have both already exited early. With Elliott out of action, Ifeatu Melifonwu and Kerby Joseph are the team's only healthy safeties.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Angling for starting role
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Elliott should be in the mix for a starting role in 2022, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
With Tracy Walker cemented at deep safety and AJ Parker commanding a starting nickelback role as a rookie, the 6-foot-1 Elliott would most likely fit in as a strong safety. After the Lions gave up on a 2019 third-rounder in Will Harris despite injuries at safety late last season, Elliott's competition for a potentially IDP-relevant role currently consists of a slew of undrafted projects like Jalen Elliott and C.J. Moore.
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Lions' DeShon Elliott: Signs with Detroit
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Elliott agreed to a one-year contract with the Lions on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Elliott spent the past four years in Baltimore and totaled 23 tackles, one sack and one interception in six games in 2021 before going down with a torn biceps and torn pectoral. His signing with Detroit signals that he's healthy again, and he should have a sizable role in the secondary with his new team during the upcoming campaign.
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Ravens' DeShon Elliott: Placed on injured reserve
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Elliott (pectoral/biceps) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Clifton Brown of the Ravens' official site reports.
Elliott sustained a torn pectoral and torn biceps in Sunday's win over the Vikings and will likely miss the remainder of the season. Brandon Stephens is in line for a starting role with Elliott sidelined, while Ar'Darius Washington should also see additional work.
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Ravens' DeShon Elliott: Records first interception
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Elliott had three tackles (all solo), a sack and an interception during Sunday's 34-6 win over the Chargers.
Elliott missed the previous two games with a quadriceps issue, but he returned to action Sunday and played a season-high 98 percent of the defensive snaps. The 24-year-old picked up his first interception and sack of the season and has 15 tackles (12 solo) through four games.
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Ravens' DeShon Elliott: Listed as questionable
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Elliott (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Elliott didn't have any limitations in Friday's practice, but he'll still carry an injury designation into Week 6. It appears as though he's trending toward returning to action following a two-game absence.
Elliot (quadriceps) has been deemed questionable for Monday night's matchup versus the Colts.
The safety was a limited participant in this week's practices, a step up from last week when he was a non-participant. Nonetheless, Elliott is not yet in the clear and Brandon Stephens would start for the second straight week if the former can't go in this one.
