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PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety DeShon Elliott had his 21-day practice window opened for him to return from the…

By Alan Saunders · Steelers Now

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 5:16 PM

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Safety DeShon Elliott practiced Thursday as his 21-day return window from injured reserve opened.
Head coach Mike McCarthy stated that Elliott will likely carry a limited designation for Thursday's practice.
Running back Rico Dowdle increased his participation, taking part in individual drills alongside Jaylen Warren.

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Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety DeShon Elliott took part in practice on Thursday after having his 21-day practice window opened to return from the injured reserve list. Elliott participated in the team's second practice session of Week 5, with head coach Mike McCarthy noting he would likely be designated as limited for the workout.

Meanwhile, running back Rico Dowdle also saw progress as he increased his practice participation on Thursday. After working in a limited capacity on Wednesday, Dowdle took part in individual drills alongside teammate Jaylen Warren.

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