Pittsburgh's defense has faded in the absence of key role players, some of whom might remain out against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.

The Steelers will be without top run defender DeShon Elliott for the second game in a row, while wide receiver George Pickens also will not play against the Ravens.

Elliott (hamstring) was a full participant in Monday's practice ahead of Pittsburgh's Week 17 outing against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Elliot has missed back-to-back games for the Steelers,

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not yet officially ruled out strong safety DeShon Elliott for this Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, but it sure sounds like the veteran tackling machine isn’t going to be able to suit up this week. After ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers will get four critical players back for their game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Cornerback Donte Jackson, wide receiver George Pickens, safety DeShon Elliott, and defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi are off the injury report and will return after missing games.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will get three key starters back from injury on defense for their Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Strong safety DeShon Elliott, cornerback Donte Jackson and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi will all return from injuries on Wednesday.

Elliott (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Burt Lautenof the Pittsburgh Steelers reports.

Two practices into the week for the Pittsburgh Steelers, three starters have yet to take the field because of injury. Safety DeShon Elliott, defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi and receiver George Pickens again sat out practice Thursday,

The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the best teams in the NFL and the last thing they need is any help when it comes to their offense. Unfortunately, they will do so short-handedly in the secondary when the Pittsburgh Steelers square off with the Chiefs on Christmas Day.

The Steelers have released their final injury report ahead of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day.

Sacks lack, but… The Pittsburgh Steelers’ remarkable run of leading the NFL in sacks for five consecutive seasons (2017-21) is long gone. At 16th in the league in sacks through 15 games this season with 36,

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers could get five players back against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Safety DeShon Elliott, wide receiver George Pickens, cornerback Donte Jackson, defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi, and quarterback Justin Fields all have a ‘real shot’ to play against the Chiefs, head coach Mike Tomlin said.