Jackson (back) logged a full practice listing in Monday's walk-through ahead of the Steelers' Week 17 game against the Chiefs, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Jackson looks good to go now ahead of Pittsburgh's soon-approaching game against Kansas City on Christmas Day. The starting cornerback was inactive for his first matchup of the season in this past Saturday's loss versus the Ravens. He likely won't miss back-to-back games, barring any major setbacks, entering Week 17 as the interception leader (five) for the Steelers.
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ACTIVELatest Donte Jackson news
Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
11/8/1995 (29)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 180 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 2; Pk (CAR)
Birthplace
New Orleans, LA, USA
Position
CB
College
LSU
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Carolina Panthers
2018-2024
(6 seasons)
Jackson (back) logged a full practice listing in Monday's walk-through ahead of the Steelers' Week 17 game against the Chiefs, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Jackson looks good to go now ahead of Pittsburgh's soon-approaching game against Kansas City on Christmas Day. The starting cornerback was inactive for his first matchup of the season in this past Saturday's loss versus the Ravens. He likely won't miss back-to-back games, barring any major setbacks, entering Week 17 as the interception leader (five) for the Steelers.
Jackson (back) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Jackson will miss a game for the first time this season due to a pinched nerve he suffered in the Week 15 loss to the Eagles. He won't have much time to heal before Pittsburgh's next game against the Chiefs on Christmas. Cory Trice or James Pierre could see action at outside cornerback in Jackson's absence.
Jackson (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice and is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Jackson is working through a pinched nerve in his back that he suffered during Pittsburgh's Week 15 loss to Philadelphia. He was held out of walkthroughs Tuesday and Wednesday, but he managed to participate in Thursday's practice in a limited capacity to give himself a chance to play in Saturday's AFC North showdown. If Jackson isn't cleared to play, then James Pierre would be the top candidate to start at outside corner opposite Joey Porter.
Jackson did not practice Tuesday due to a pinched nerve in his back that he aggravated this past Sunday against the Eagles, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports. Jackson first suffered the injury in Week 14 against the Browns, but he was able to return to that game and finished with three solo tackles. Jackson was able to progress enough in his recovery to suit up against Philadelphia, but he left the game for good in the second quarter after aggravating the injury. An MRI after the game revealed nerve damage in Jackson's back, and he is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's AFC North clash against the Ravens.
Jackson (back) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus Philadelphia, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Jackson suffered a back injury while making a tackle early in the second quarter. The veteran cornerback was active prior to his exit, tallying three tackles in just over a period of play. James Pierre entered the contest in Jackson's stead.
Jackson (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Eagles, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Jackson suffered a back injury in the second quarter and needed assistance from the training staff to get off the field. If he's unable to return to the game, James Pierre stands to operate as the Steelers' starting cornerback opposite Joey Porter.
Jackson (back) is back in the game versus the Browns on Sunday, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports. Jackson left the game briefly after hurting his back but the injury was not serious enough to sideline him for the remainder of the matchup. He will resume his role as the team's top corner opposite Joey Porter.
Jackson is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns due to a back injury, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports. Jackson logged one solo tackle before exiting the game. If he is ultimately unable to return, James Pierre would be a candidate to fill in at outside cornerback opposite Joey Porter.
Jackson recorded an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals. Jackson picked off Joe Burrow on a tipped ball in the third quarter, recording an interception for the second straight week and fifth time overall in 2024. The cornerback has also added 29 total tackles (20 solo), eight passes defensed and a fumble recovery over 12 games this season.