Former Dolphins Safety Explains Why He Joined the Steelers
DeShon Elliott, a former safety for the Miami Dolphins, agreed to a $6 million, two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers during free agency. Among the numerous players the Dolphins lost in the early weeks of free agency, it was another defensive player. The Dolphins have lost players to free agency, but they have also added elite replacements.
For the Dolphins in 2023, Elliott recorded 82 tackles and one interception. He received a PFF grade of 72.6, which is higher than average for his role. The Steelers acquired a player with the ability to make things happen for $6 million. He disclosed the reason behind his desire to join the Steelers during his first press conference.
“That brand. This is real smash mouth, real gritty, cold weather game football; this is championship football. This is a culture. Why else wouldn’t you want to participate in this game? Watching Troy Polamalu play football for the Steel Curtain as a child made it seem like real football. I’m happy to be here.
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