Jackson signed a two-year, $13 million deal with the Chargers on Monday, 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 opposite Kristian Fulton as part of the Chargers' top cornerback duo in 2025.
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ACTIVELatest Donte Jackson news
Team
Los Angeles Chargers
Birthdate
11/8/1995 (29)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 180 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 2; Pk (CAR)
Birthplace
New Orleans, LA, USA
Position
CB
College
LSU
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024-2025
(1 season)
Carolina Panthers
2018-2024
(6 seasons)
Jackson signed a two-year, $13 million deal with the Chargers on Monday, 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 opposite Kristian Fulton as part of the Chargers' top cornerback duo in 2025.
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.
Jackson (back) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. Jackson wasn't able to play in the Steelers' regular-season finale against the Bengals due to a back injury. His full participation in Pittsburgh's official practice of the week indicates that he has moved past the injury and should be able to play in the wild-card game against Baltimore on Saturday. Jackson played 15 games in the regular season as the starting outside corner opposite Joey Porter, and the former finished with 38 tackles (28 solo), eight pass defenses (including five interceptions) and one fumble recovery.
Jackson (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Jackson was limited in the last two practices of the week due to a lingering back issue, and he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play in Saturday's regular-season finale. Cory Trice will likely start at outside outside corner alongside Joey Porter, and the duo will be responsible for slowing down the superstar wideout duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Jackson (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bengals, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Jackson popped up on Wednesday's injury report due to a lingering back injury, which caused him to be limited in the final two practices of the week. The Steelers are getting Joey Porter back for Saturday's regular-season finale, so Cory Trice would likely fill in as the second starting outside corner if Jackson is unable to play.
Jackson (back) logged a full practice listing in Monday's walk-through ahead of the Steelers' Week 17 game against the Chiefs, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Jackson looks good to go now ahead of Pittsburgh's soon-approaching game against Kansas City on Christmas Day. The starting cornerback was inactive for his first matchup of the season in this past Saturday's loss versus the Ravens. He likely won't miss back-to-back games, barring any major setbacks, entering Week 17 as the interception leader (five) for the Steelers.
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.
Jackson (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice and is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Jackson is working through a pinched nerve in his back that he suffered during Pittsburgh's Week 15 loss to Philadelphia. He was held out of walkthroughs Tuesday and Wednesday, but he managed to participate in Thursday's practice in a limited capacity to give himself a chance to play in Saturday's AFC North showdown. If Jackson isn't cleared to play, then James Pierre would be the top candidate to start at outside corner opposite Joey Porter.
Jackson did not practice Tuesday due to a pinched nerve in his back that he aggravated this past Sunday against the Eagles, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports. Jackson first suffered the injury in Week 14 against the Browns, but he was able to return to that game and finished with three solo tackles. Jackson was able to progress enough in his recovery to suit up against Philadelphia, but he left the game for good in the second quarter after aggravating the injury. An MRI after the game revealed nerve damage in Jackson's back, and he is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's AFC North clash against the Ravens.