According to Steelers insider Gerry Dulac, the Pittsburgh Steelers may try to re-sign cornerback Donte Jackson. During an appearance on WDVE, Dulac stated that Jackson might end up making a comeback, but Dan Moore Jr. and Najee Harris are most likely gone.
Toward the end of the season, Jackson missed two games due to a persistent back issue, but his performance declined dramatically. Before a series of injuries robbed him of his physicality, he was a standout member of the team.
Jackson, the team’s second cornerback, struggled in the closing games after being acquired by the Steelers from the Carolina Panthers in the Diontae Johnson trade last summer. Pittsburgh might try to re-sign him on a low-cost contract that would only likely give him a depth role.
Jackson set a career high with five interceptions this season. If Jackson returns, it will either be as a depth player or as a seasoned stand-in at outside and slot cornerback because the Steelers are likely to try to fill these positions with fresh talent.
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