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 three key starters back from injury on defense for their Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Strong safety DeShon Elliott, cornerback Donte Jackson and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi will all return from injuries on Wednesday.

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers received a mixed bag of injury updates on wideout George Pickens and cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

George Pickens is one of four Pittsburgh Steelers starters who has been cleared to play on Christmas Day, marking the return of their top wide receiver after missing three games with a hamstring injury.

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 revealed the injury status of George Pickens, Joey Porter Jr., DeShon Elliott and more for Week 17 vs. the Chiefs.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly set to get a key player back in the lineup for their Christmas Day matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, and

NEW YORK (AP) The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT: Player will not play; DOUBTFUL: Player is unlikely to play; QUESTIONABLE: Player is not certain to play; DNP: did not practice; LIMITED: limited participation; FULL: Full participation):

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens will not carry an injury designation into Wednesday's game against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs. Pickens has missed the past three games for the Steelers (10-5) due to a hamstring injury that he sustained in practice.