Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson's status for Saturday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs is uncertain due to a back injury that flared up during practice.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson is questionable for Saturday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs after experiencing a setback with his back injury during the week. Jackson stated that the injury flared up during Wednesday's practice, and despite participating in two limited practices, he is listed as questionable. He expressed that the injury is currently day-to-day and that he is focused on treatment and recovery.
While Jackson felt good during Thursday's practice, the Steelers may turn to Cory Trice as the starter if Jackson is unable to play. Jackson has a pinched nerve in his lower back that has been recurring for the past month. An MRI revealed no disc problems in his lumbar spine, but the nerve issue persists
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