The Steelers made a monster trade Monday morning, sending safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins for cornerback Jalen Ramsey, tight end Jonnu Smith, and a Day 3 pick swap.
One Steeler affected by the trade is strong safety DeShon Elliott, who signed with Pittsburgh in the 2024 offseason and was extended in 2025. Playing alongside Minkah Fitzpatrick last season, Elliott enjoyed a career year as a box safety while Fitzpatrick handled single-high coverage duties.
Now, only Elliott remains in the black and gold.
On X, formerly Twitter, after the trade, Elliott shared his reaction to the trade:
“Happy 5 (Jalen Ramsey) is a Steeler!