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

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.

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. Let's take a look at the news heading into the big matchup.

Jackson (back) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers ' official site reports.

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,

The Steelers’ defense has faltered in back-to-back losses, raising questions about their identity and playoff readiness.

The Steelers entered Saturday’s game missing three defensive starters (safety DeShon Elliott, cornerback Donte Jackson and defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi). Early in the game, they lost another when cornerback Joey Porter Jr. went down with an ankle injury.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to get wide receiver George Pickens back from injury ahead of their showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas, according to ESPN's Brooke Pryor. Pickens' return is huge for the Steelers, who play essentially a must-win game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday.

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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is dealing with a knee injury sustained in loss to Baltimore Ravens. Here’s the latest update.