This past offseason the Panthers traded Jackson and sixth-round pick to the Steelers for Diontae Johnson, which didn't work out, either. Johnson was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for the right to move up a few spots on Day 3 of the draft.

Donte Jackson didn't do a lot of winning when he was with the Carolina Panthers, so the idea of his team being in position to overlook an outmatched

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson, formerly of the Carolina Panthers, spoke with reporters this afternoon—just a few days ahead of his team’s Week 12 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. Jackson was asked if his 8-2, AFC North-leading squad could be facing a trap game against their struggling 2-8 division rivals.

During his days with the Carolina Panthers, cornerback Donte Jackson didn't enjoy many wins. Now that he's with the Pittsburgh Steelers, things have drastically changed. On Tuesday, Jackson joked he had no idea what a "trap game" is.

According to Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly, Pittsburgh cornerback Donte Jackson got a clean bill of health on his injured hamstring after an MRI and should be ready to go on Sunday, barring a setback. Jackson suffered the hamstring injury in last Sunday’s win over the Washington Commanders.