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

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

Jackson said on Tuesday that he suffered a pinched nerve in his lower back. That injury has hampered him for the last few weeks, and he just had to let it rest. An MRI revealed that his back had nothing structurally wrong, but the pinched nerve continued to flare up.

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,

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. Jackson returned to ...

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers have made no attempt to disguise their mutual antipathy towards one another. Twice a year, the bitter AFC North riv

Investigative journalist Alfred Henry Lewis once opined “There are only nine meals between mankind and anarchy.” Nine meals equate to three days of starvation o

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.

Entering Week 16, the Pittsburgh Steelers were no doubt eager to bounce back. Coming off a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Mike Tomlin's squad was looking to vent their ire against none other than their rivals,

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.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (abdominal) was limited at Monday’s practice, the first session for the club heading into Wednesday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.