Overview

• Tomlin confirmed the agreement Tuesday and said Elliott will miss the Week 2 home opener against Seattle.
• Elliott suffered a sprained MCL and is expected to be out a couple of weeks, according to multiple reports.
• Peppers, released by the Patriots on Aug. 29, arrives with first-round pedigree and experience at multiple secondary roles and on special teams.
• Pittsburgh is working to get Peppers ready to play immediately after allowing 182 rushing yards in the Week 1 win over the Jets.
• Financial terms were not disclosed, and a Week 3 visit to New England would match Peppers against his former team.