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Steelers predicted to replace Donte Jackson with 3-INT prospect coming off torn ACL | Sporting News With the Pittsburgh Steelers' need at the cornerback position going into the 2025 offseason, one NFL analyst has the team taking a cornerbac...

JANUARY 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sets career high in INTs in 2024 Jackson registered 38 tackles (28 solo) and eight pass defenses, including five interceptions, over 15 games during the 2024 regular season.

Impact Jackson's first year in Pittsburgh following six seasons with Carolina was overall a success, as he paced the team with five pickoffs, which was also his career-best mark. The LSU product mostly avoiding injuries, though he did miss two games near the end of the campaign with a back issue. Jackson was playing on a one-year contract and will be a free agent this offseason.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers injury report with updates on Mason McCormick and Donte Jackson | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers released their first injury report of the week ahead of their playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday....

JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Logs full practice Tuesday Jackson (back) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Jackson wasn't able to play in the Steelers' regular-season finale against the Bengals due to a back injury. His full participation in Pittsburgh's official practice of the week indicates that he has moved past the injury and should be able to play in the wild-card game against Baltimore on Saturday. Jackson played 15 games in the regular season as the starting outside corner opposite Joey Porter, and the former finished with 38 tackles (28 solo), eight pass defenses (including five interceptions) and one fumble recovery.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

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.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 27, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

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.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

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.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 17, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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DECEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

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.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers injury updates: George Pickens, Donte Jackson, DeShon Elliott, more | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin provided injury updates on several key players on Monday, including wide receiver George Pickens,...

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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