Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson in a preseason game against the Houston Texans on Aug. 11, 2024. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

Steelers Starting Defensive Back Injured vs. Jets

Originally posted on Steelers Now | By Brendan Howe | Last updated Oct 20, 2024 9:55 PM ET

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson walked off the field after New York Jets running back Breece Hall’s second-quarter, 57-yard reception, entered the blue medical tent, and hasn’t returned to the game.

James Pierre has entered the contest to replace Jackson, who has been confirmed by the Steelers to have a shoulder injury. Jackson is expected to return to action.

Hall broke a number of tackles after pulling in a check-down pass from Aaron Rodgers and was finally shoved out by Minkah Fitzpatrick at the Pittsburgh 3-yard line. The Jets extended their lead three plays later when Rodgers hit Tyler Conklin for a 1-yard air strike.

New York tacked on a 2-point conversion after a leverage penalty on Fitzpatrick, widening its advantage to two possessions.

Jackson was acquired in an off-season trade that sent Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers. He dealt with injuries while with Carolina and has attempted to play through an A-C sprain suffered during the Steelers’ Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Steelers confirmed that Jackson suffered a shoulder injury against.

Jackson leads the Steelers with three interceptions. That total is also tied as the third-most in the NFL. Green Bay’s Xavier McKinney has picked off five passes, while Detroit Kerby Joseph has four.

Pierre is in his second stint as a Steelers. He was an undrafted free agent in 2020, played four seasons in Pittsburgh, then signed as a free agent with the Washington Commanders. Pierre didn’t make the final cut with Washington before returning to the Steel City.

This article first appeared on Steelers Now and was syndicated with permission.

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