Pittsburgh's defense has faded in the absence of key role players, some of whom might remain out against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.

The Steelers secondary has been quite thin as of late, but cornerback Donte Jackson is confident he can make his return this week. PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Steelers secondary is very thin after suffering several injuries as of late,

Jackson (back) logged a full practice Monday ahead of the Steelers ' Week 17 game against the Chiefs, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson exited the Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles with an injury, which leaves the Steelers' secondary even more shorthanded. Here's the latest injury update on the Steelers starting cornerback.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s crucial AFC North showdown against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson thinks he has a legit shot to play against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles after leaving with a back injury, according to Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports. Donte Jackson is a starting corner for the Steelers,

The Pittsburgh Steelers will get four critical players back for their game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Cornerback Donte Jackson, wide receiver George Pickens, safety DeShon Elliott, and defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi are off the injury report and will return after missing games.

That's certainly not what the Pittsburgh Steelers were hoping to see when they looked under the tree at Acrisure Stadium for Christmas Day. They came into the m

PHILADELPHIA — Pittsburgh Steelers starting cornerback Donte Jackson and change-of-pace quarterback Justin Fields left Sunday’s game at the Philadelphia Eagles because of injury and did not return. After the game,

Chris Jones missed his first game this season, but the defense — and passing game — excelled in the Chiefs’ 29-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day. Four sacks, two takeaways and constant harassment of Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson told the story of Wednesday afternoon’s NFL Week 17 game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers revealed the injury status of George Pickens, Joey Porter Jr., DeShon Elliott and more for Week 17 vs. the Chiefs.