Elijah Riley DB FA Thu 8/15/24 9:38 PM
Elijah Riley
DB FA
Riley (concussion) reverted to the Giants' injured reserve Thursday after going unclaimed on waivers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
The safety will need to reach an injury settlement with New York to play this season. Riley played on 47 defensive snaps and 214 special-teams snaps with the Steelers last season, recording 12 tackles.
Elijah Riley DB FA Mon 8/5/24 6:54 PM
Elijah Riley
DB FA
Riley (concussion) wasn't participating in Monday's practice, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
According to Leonard, it's unclear when Riley sustained his concussion and how much time he's expected to miss. The 26-year-old appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Steelers last season, recording 12 total tackles on 214 special-teams snaps. Expect Riley to compete for another special-teams role once he moves past his concussion.
Elijah Riley DB FA Thu 5/30/24 10:59 AM
Elijah Riley
DB FA
Riley signed with the Giants on Thursday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Riley wasn't re-signed by the Steelers after a two-year stint with the team where he recorded just 66 defensive snaps across 17 regular-season games. Indeed, the 25-year-old will need to make an impact on special teams to secure a spot on the 53-man roster in 2024.
Elijah Riley DB FA Fri 12/22/23 6:10 PM
Elijah Riley
DB FA
Pittsburgh activated Riley (ankle) from injured reserve Friday, and he has no injury designation ahead of Saturday's contest against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Riley sat out for the four-game IR minimum after sustaining an ankle injury in Week 11 against the Browns. He's primarily played on special teams but could see defensive snaps with Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) and Trenton Thompson (neck) both ruled out for Sunday's game.
Elijah Riley DB FA Tue 12/19/23 2:05 PM
Elijah Riley
DB FA
Pittsburgh designated Riley (ankle) for return from its injured reserve list Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The move opens a 21-day window during which the Steelers can activate Riley before they'd be forced to shut him down for the rest of the season. Their injury reports during the week will give some indication of whether he might be able to play in Week 16 versus the Bengals.
Elijah Riley DB FA Mon 11/20/23 5:36 PM
Elijah Riley
DB FA
Riley (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Riley suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Browns and was likely looking at a multi-week absence. With his move to IR, the Army product will now be guaranteed to miss at least four weeks before he can return to action. In a corresponding move, Trenton Thompson was signed to the team's 53-man roster after being elevated from the practice squad each of the last two weeks.
Elijah Riley DB FA Mon 11/20/23 2:36 PM
Elijah Riley
DB FA
Riley suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Browns, according to head coach Mike Tomlin, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Riley headed to the locker room after suffering the injury and was unable to return to the contest. His likely absence for the week ahead will be another blow for Pittsburgh's secondary, who has lost Keanu Neal (ribs) to injured reserve and remains without Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) for now.
Elijah Riley DB FA Sun 11/19/23 4:14 PM
Elijah Riley
DB FA
Riley injured his ankle in Sunday's game against Cleveland and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Riley headed to the locker room after suffering the injury, and he was ultimately unable to return. The veteran safety had seen more work on defense of late in the absence of Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring). Riley has also been a core special-teamer for the Steelers throughout the campaign.
Elijah Riley DB FA Thu 8/25/22 1:29 PM
Elijah Riley
DB FA
Riley was claimed off waivers by the Steelers on Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Riley was signed by the Jets off the Eagles' practice squad last season but was waived earlier this season. He re-upped with the team on a one-year deal in April after starting seven games last season. Riley will now get an opportunity to make an impact with the Steelers.
Elijah Riley DB FA Mon 4/18/22 8:28 PM
Elijah Riley
DB FA
Riley signed a one-year contract with the Jets on Monday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Riley joined the Jets on Nov. 9, when he was signed off of the Eagles' practice squad. After joining the Jets, he appeared in seven games, recording 45 tackles (23 solo), with one sack and a pass defensed.