The made it official and announced the team has signed unrestricted free agent safety to a one-year contract.The 24-year-old defensive back spent the first four seasons of his career with the (2018-21).He appeared in 28 games Zion Williamson Jersey and recorded 106 tackles, seven pa s defenses, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception. is the lead writer for Sports Illustrated's Baltimore Ravens team channel, .He answered five questions Lonzo Ball Jersey regarding the Detroit Lions' signing of 1.) What are the Lions getting in safety DeShon Elliott? We read that he is a hard-hitting safety with potential. Elliott is both a solid tackler, and he can make a big hit. But, health is a concern for him. Elliott has to show he can stay on the field.Scroll to Continue2.) How would you describe his four-year tenure with the Baltimore Ravens? Elliott took over the starting job at safety when Earl Thomas, a Darius Miller Jersey seven-time Pro Bowler, was released after throwing a punch at Chuck Clark during training camp in 2020. Elliott responded with a career-high 80 tackles, 2.5 sacks, three tackles for a lo s, five quarterback hits, two forced fumbles and four pa ses defensed for the NFLs No. 2 scoring defense. However, Elliott landed on injured reserve in three of his four seasons in Baltimore. So, he was expendable.3.) How much did injuries derail the early portion of his career? The injuries were huge, and moving forward, they could prevent him from reaching his full potential, as well.4.) What are his biggest strengths and weakne ses? Elliott is a smart player, with a strong pedigree from the University of Texas. He tackles well, and Josh Hart Jersey is not afraid to make a big hit to potentially Jahlil Okafor Jersey force a turnover. The injuries are an i sue, and he's a bit undersized.5.) How should Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn use Elliott to get the most out of him? Glenn should keep Elliott at the free safety position and let him make plays. Maybe he will have more luck with injuries in Detroit. The Ravens are snake-bitten, and had 25 players on IR last season.