Chargers' Donte Jackson: Inking deal with Chargers
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Jackson has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The LSU product is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, recording 38 total tackles and eight passes defended, including a career-high five interceptions, over 15 regular-season games with the Steelers in 2024. With Jackson now in Los Angeles, he's expected to start as one of the team's top outside cornerbacks in 2025.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Sets career high in INTs in 2024
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Jackson registered 38 tackles (28 solo) and eight pass defenses, including five interceptions, over 15 games during the 2024 regular season.
Jackson's first year in Pittsburgh following six seasons with Carolina was overall a success, as he paced the team with five pickoffs, which was also his career-best mark. The LSU product mostly avoided injuries, though he did miss two games near the end of the campaign with a back issue. Jackson was playing on a one-year contract and will be a free agent this offseason.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Inactive for Week 16
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Jackson (back) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Jackson will miss a game for the first time this season due to a pinched nerve he suffered in the Week 15 loss to the Eagles. He won't have much time to heal before Pittsburgh's next game against the Chiefs on Christmas. Cory Trice or James Pierre could see action at outside cornerback in Jackson's absence.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Done for Week 15 due to back injury
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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: Corrals two turnovers Thursday
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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: Exits Week 10 with hamstring issue
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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.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Not listed on injury report
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Jackson (shoulder) was absent from Thursday's injury report, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson suffered a shoulder injury during the Steelers' Week 7 win over the Jets. It appears to be a minor issue, however, as the 2018 second-round pick was able to practice Thursday without limitations. Barring any setbacks, Jackson should start at corner opposite Joey Porter against the Giants on Monday.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Shoulder injury considered minor
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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Jackson (shoulder) is dealing with a "minor" injury that shouldn't impact his availability during Monday's game against the Giants, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Jackson was forced out of Sunday's win over the Jets due to a shoulder issue, but Pittsburgh doesn't anticipate him missing further time due to the injury. Prior to his early departure Week 7, Jackson had played over 80 percent of defensive snaps in each of his first six appearances.
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Steelers' Donte Jackson: Impresses in Steelers debut
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Jackson recorded two total tackles (one solo) and two passes defended, including one interception, during Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons.
Jackson was traded from the Panthers to Steelers earlier this past offseason, and he impressed in Week 1 with his new team. The 28-year-old cornerback tied DeShon Elliott for the team lead in both passes defended and interceptions Sunday, and Jackson's pick put the Steelers in the driver's seat in the fourth quarter. Expect Jackson to continue lining up opposite Joey Porter and wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Likely done in Carolina
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Jackson is expected to be released or traded by the Panthers before March 16, when he is due a $4 million roster bonus, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson played 16 games last year in his sixth season with Carolina, but it appears the veteran corner will not spend his seventh NFL campaign with the franchise. He ended 2023 with 59 combined tackles, five passes defended and no interceptions. His release would save the team $5.9 million in cap space this offseason.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Not on Week 16 injury report
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Jackson (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Jackson's name was removed from the injury report entirely, suggesting he's good to go for Sunday's game. He left Carolina's previous game due to a back injury but is expected to handle his usual starting cornerback role against the Packers.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Questionable to return Sunday
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Jackson (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Jackson exited the game after a hit on wide receiver Drake London. Jeremy Chinn and CJ Henderson will pick up the snaps on defense in Jackson's absence.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Active Sunday
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Jackson (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Jackson practiced all week before appearing on the injury report after Friday's session. The starting left cornerback has 20 tackles and a forced fumble in six games this season.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Resumes practicing in full
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Jackson (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Jackson missed Week 5 after being forced out early Week 4 versus the Vikings, but he now looks back to full health. Having the starting cornerback back at full strength will be a notable boon for Carolina's secondary, which faces the difficult task of containing the Dolphins' offense on Sunday.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Officially questionable for Sunday
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Jackson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Detroit, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson was a full participant at practice Friday, so he seems to at least be on the right end of the questionable designation. If he does sit out, D'Shawn Jamison will probably see an expanded role.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Limited at practice with shoulder
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Jackson (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
It looks like Jackson is still being bothered by the shoulder issue that forced him out of Sunday's 21-13 loss versus Minnesota early. He'll likely need to log a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Exits early
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Jackson has left Sunday's game against the Vikings with a shoulder injury, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Jackson is considered questionable to return. While he is out, D'Shawn Jamison has taken over at corner, opposite CJ Henderson.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Not practicing yet
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Jackson (Achilles) should be ready for the start of training camp, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Jackson was placed on injured reserve in November after he tore his Achilles tendon in Week 10 against the Falcons. The 27-year-old has been present at OTAs but has yet to participate as he continues to rehab from his injury. Last season, Jackson started at cornerback opposite 2021 first-round pick Jaycee Horn (ankle) and he should reclaim a key role in the Panthers' secondary once he's fully up to speed.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Unavailable to start OTAs
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Jackson (Achilles) was present Tuesday but didn't participate in the first day of Carolina's OTAs, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
This isn't surprising, as Jackson is still recovering from a torn Achilles he suffered last November, and it remains unclear when he'll be able to play again. The Panthers reworked Jackson's contract this offseason to create some cap savings, and whenever he's cleared, he figures to compete for the starting cornerback job opposite Jaycee Horn.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Adjusts contract
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Jackson (Achilles) restructured his contract with the Panthers on Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Jackson suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in November, and although he could be ready for the start of the season, he'll do so with a reworked contract. The cap savings this will create for Carolina is not yet clear, but Jackson was set for a $13.5 million cap hit in 2023, and part of the restructured deal will result in him getting a $4 million roster bonus, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. When healthy, Jackson should be one of the team's starting corners opposite Jaycee Horn.
