Steelers CB Donte Jackson Added to Injury List

LAS VEGAS — Mike Tomlin mentioned three players when recapping injuries after Sunday’s 32-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Center Zach Frazier (left ankle) and free safety Minakh Fitzpatrick (right shoulder) were previously reported by the team, but cornerback Donte Jackson (shoulder) was added to the list.

Fitzpatrick and Jackson both returned so it doesn’t appear to be serious injuries. It’s unclear how Jackson’s injury occurred, but James Pierre replaced him in the starting lineup late in the fourth quarter.

Frazier suffered a left ankle injury late in the third quarter and did not return.

“Zach Frazier’s got an ankle injury,” Tomlin said. “It’ll be evaluated. There were some other guys who went out of the game and were able to return. Minkah Fitzpatrick was able to go back with a shoulder. Donte Jackson was able to go back with a shoulder. We’ll keep assessing those things.”

Frazier was blocking on a run play and got rolled up on. He was helped to his feet and walked off with some assistance. Evan Washburn said on the CBS broadcast that Frazier took some snaps with Russell Wilson on the sideline and wanted to go back in, but the medical staff wanted to get a further evaluation in the locker room.

Ryan McCollum replaced Frazier at center. On the first play after Frazier’s injury, Najee Harris rushed for a 37-yard touchdown off the left side on a toss to advance the Steelers’ lead to 22-7.

Pittsburgh Steelers Center Zach Frazier at practice on Wednesday, Sept 19, 2024. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

Fitzpatrick suffered a right shoulder injury late in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Fitzpatrick got up very slowly after trying to tackle tight end Harrison Bryant.

After getting evaluated in the blue medical tent, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin came over to check on Fitzpatrick and got a thumbs up.

Terrell Edmunds, who usually plays strong safety, replaced Fitzpatrick at free safety. The Steelers only dressed one true FS for today’s game. Damontae Kazee was out with an ankle injury.

Patrick Queen said he kind of hyperextended his knee on the play right before T.J. Watt’s forced fumble at the goalline. Queen remained in the game, though.  “I just had to man up and say f*** the injury.”  Queen played the rest of the game and said his knee is fine.

Alan Saunders contributed reporting from Las Vegas.