Elliott Back in Practice Amid Steelers' Status Speculation

WHO:

steelers.com - Safety DeShon Elliott is a player for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Heavy NFL - Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy commented on Elliott's status.

WHAT:

steelers.com - DeShon Elliott returned to practice but remains on the Reserve/Injured, Designated for Return List.

steelers.com - The Steelers have a 21-day window to either activate Elliott or he will remain on the Reserve/Injured List for the remainder of the season.

steelers.com - Elliott was placed on the Reserve/Injured List on August 30.

steelers.com - Elliott has appeared in 77 career games, starting 69, with 429 tackles, including 291 solo stops, 25 passes defensed, five interceptions, six forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, and four and a half sacks.

Heavy NFL - Mike McCarthy stated that he believes DeShon Elliott "is getting close" to returning.

WHERE:

steelers.com - The events are taking place within the Pittsburgh Steelers organization.

WHEN:

steelers.com - Elliott was placed on the Reserve/Injured List on August 30.

steelers.com - The Steelers have a 21-day window for Elliott's status.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The uncertainty regarding Elliott's status is due to his placement on the Reserve/Injured List.

HOW:

steelers.com - Elliott returned to practice as part of the process to potentially activate him from the Reserve/Injured List.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott has returned to practice but is still on the Reserve/Injured, Designated for Return List, as head coach Mike McCarthy noted that he believes Elliott is "getting close" to making a comeback. The Steelers have a 21-day window to activate Elliott, or he will remain on the Reserve/Injured List for the rest of the season, following his placement there on August 30. Throughout his career, Elliott has played in 77 games, starting 69, and has accumulated impressive stats, including 429 tackles and five interceptions.