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Not playing against Cincinnati Jackson (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Jackson was limited in the last two practices of the week due to a lingering back issue, and he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play in Saturday's regular-season finale. Cory Trice will likely start at outside outside corner alongside Joey Porter, and the duo will be responsible for slowing down the superstar wideout duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
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Questionable to face Bengals Jackson (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bengals, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Jackson popped up on Wednesday's injury report due to a lingering back injury, which caused him to be limited in the final two practices of the week. The Steelers are getting Joey Porter back for Saturday's regular-season finale, so Cory Trice would likely fill in as the second starting outside corner if Jackson is unable to play.
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Logs full practice Monday Jackson (back) logged a full practice Monday ahead of the Steelers' Week 17 game against the Chiefs, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Logs full practice Monday Jackson (back) was listed as a full participant for Monday's walk-through practice and appears on track to play Wednesday against the Chiefs, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The cornerback was inactive for the first time this season in this past Saturday's loss versus the Ravens, but he should be ready to go for the Christmas Day game. Jackson has tallied 34 tackles and five interceptions through 14 appearances.
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Inactive for Week 16 Jackson (back) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Week 16 against Baltimore 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.
Impact 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.
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Working through pinched nerve 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.
Impact 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.
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Done for Week 15 due to back injury Jackson (back) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus Philadelphia, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Sunday Jackson (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Eagles, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact 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.
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Returns to the field Jackson (back) is back in the game versus the Browns on Sunday, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy to return Jackson is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns due to a back injury, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Snatches interception in win Jackson recorded an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Corrals two turnovers Thursday Jackson recorded three tackles (three solo), an interception and a fumble recovery during Thursday's 24-19 loss at Cleveland.
Impact Jackson came up with his fourth interception of the season in Week 12, leaping in front of a third-down pass intended for Elijah Moore late in the fourth quarter. He also recovered a Cedric Tillman (concussion) fumble early in the third quarter. He'll have a tough assignment across from Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins at Cincinnati in Week 13.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go vs. Baltimore Jackson (hamstring) was a full practice participant Friday and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Impact Jackson injured his hamstring during the Steelers' Week 10 win over the Commanders. He opened as a DNP on Wednesday, but his practice participation increased over the week and he'll be good to go for Sunday's AFC North showdown. Jackson has logged 26 tackles (17 solo) and six pass defenses (including three interceptions) through the first nine games of the regular season.
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
