3S.DeShon Elliott Sacrifices Guaranteed Money to Help Steelers Survive Season-Ending Loss
Pittsburgh, PA — The Steelers lost a key defensive leader when All-Pro safety DeShon Elliott went down with a season-ending knee injury against the Packers. But just hours after surgery, Elliott showed why he is still the heartbeat of this defense.
Officially ruled out for the remainder of the year, Elliott immediately requested a call with general manager Omar Khan — not to secure his money, but to help the Steelers through his absence.
In a stunning act of loyalty, Elliott voluntarily removed $1,000,000 of guaranteed money from his 2025 contract, freeing emergency cap space for Pittsburgh to sign a replacement defender who can help right away.
“I don’t want the team to be financially limited because of my injury. Use that money to sign someone who can help right now,” Elliott stated. His message carried equal parts pain and pride — a leader refusing to be a burden.
The gesture left Steelers executives shocked. Elliott had every right to keep the full guarantee from his two-year, $12.5 million extension signed in June. Instead, he put the team above personal financial security.
The cap relief now gives Pittsburgh the flexibility to pursue veteran secondary help as they push to stay in the AFC playoff fight — despite losing one of their most important players on defense.
Elliott is expected to remain heavily involved in film, game planning, and mentoring younger safeties while he rehabs, continuing to lead without ever stepping on the field.
His season may be over, but his commitment is only growing stronger. DeShon Elliott just made it clear: being a Steeler doesn’t stop when you’re injured — it gets even tougher.
Green Bay Packers Owner Ends Netflix Partnership Amid #CancelNetflix Movement — Legendary Projects and QB Series Canceled
Green Bay, WI – Green Bay Packers CEO Ed Policy has officially cut ties with Netflix, joining the nationwide #CancelNetflix backlash. The decision reflects Green Bay’s stance that loyalty and tradition outweigh any benefits of a streaming partnership.
The move terminates Netflix’s planned projects honoring Packers legends and a quarterback-focused docuseries tied to the team’s historic legacy. Policy reportedly demanded the cancellation of all NFL-related content connected to the Packers, citing brand and cultural concerns.
The #CancelNetflix wave has surged since late September, driven by accusations of “woke bias,” LGBTQ+ content aimed at children, and controversial remarks from Netflix creators. Elon Musk amplified the trend, repeatedly urging fans to cancel subscriptions over three days.
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Policy viewed the move as both personal and protective. He refused to allow the Packers’ iconic brand to be tied to a company that many fans accuse of undermining family values.
Packers fans, known as one of the most passionate fan bases in sports, quickly praised Policy for “defending Titletown.” Analysts, however, cautioned that the move could ripple through NFL media agreements and alter the league’s streaming strategy.
Netflix had positioned Green Bay prominently in its NFL programming lineup, planning to spotlight dynasties and quarterback history. Canceling these projects represents a major setback to the streamer’s hopes of winning loyalty among America’s most traditional fan bases.
“If Netflix won’t respect families, then they don’t deserve the Packers. In Green Bay, loyalty, tradition, and values always come first — and those matter more than any streaming deal,
” a Packers executive said.
