Quietly, one of the most important relationships that needs cultivated for the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2024 season is the one between star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and free agent signee DeShon Elliott.
After signing a two-year, $6 million deal with the Steelers in free agency, Elliott is being counted on to shore up the safety position alongside Fitzpatrick, giving the multi-time All-Pro safety the ability to go back to doing what he does best. That is roaming and making plays, rather than playing near the line of scrimmage.
To do that, the two safeties will need to be on the same page and communicate clearly, which has placed a major emphasis on their relationship early this offseason.