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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Working through pinched nerve
Donte 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.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Done for Week 15 due to back injury
Donte 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.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Questionable to return Sunday
Donte 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 Pittsburgh Steelers' starting cornerback opposite Joey Porter.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Returns to the field
Donte Jackson (back) is back in the game versus the Browns on Sunday, Dale Lolley of the Pittsburgh 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.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Iffy to return
Donte 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.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Snatches interception in win
Donte Jackson recorded an interception and no other stats 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), three pass breakups and a fumble recovery over 12 games this season.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Corrals two turnovers Thursday
Donte Jackson recorded three tackles (three solo), an interception and a fumble recovery during Thursday's 24-19 loss at Cleveland.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.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Good to go vs. Baltimore
Donte Jackson (hamstring) was a full practice participant Friday and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.Jackson injured his hamstring during the Pittsburgh 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.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Expected to play Sunday
Donte Jackson underwent an MRI on his hamstring and is now expected to play in Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.Jackson played 42 defensive snaps and recorded two total tackles before exiting the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 10 win with a hamstring injury. However, the first-year Steeler appears to have avoided a serious issue following his MRI results, and he's now expected to suit up in Week 11. Assuming his injury doesn't worsen throughout the week, Jackson will likely start opposite Joey Porter as part of Pittsburgh's top cornerback duo Sunday.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Exits Week 10 with hamstring issue
Donte Jackson is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against Washington due to a hamstring injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Jackson was deemed questionable to return early in the fourth quarter. He had paid a visit to the medical tent in the third period before heading to the locker room. James Pierre has entered the game to play cornerback in Jackson's stead.