One of the most underrated and under-appreciated additions to the roster of the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason is already making an impact.
Veteran safety De’Shon Elliott, who signed a two-year deal in free agency, created a big splash for the Steelers on the second drive of the game, recording a diving interception of Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins, giving the ball back to the Steelers near midfield in a 3-3 game.
DeShon Elliott INT in first game with #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/N6ibFKkmnZ
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After a shaky first drive from the Steelers’ defense that saw Atlanta march down the field before settling for a field goal, the Steelers’ defense needed an answer on the second drive.