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.

Ogunjobi was named the Steelers' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year, which recognizes an NFL player who excels in the area of community service. Most recently, Steelers' captain Cam Heyward won the award in 2024 and Steelers' quarterback Russell Wilson won the award in 2020.

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.

Ogunjobi (groin) was a full participant in Monday's walk-through practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. The defensive tackle missed Pittsburgh's last two games with a groin injury, but he should be ready to go for Wednesday's game against the Chiefs. Over 13 appearances on the season, Ogunjobi has tallied 37 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Two practices into the week for the Pittsburgh Steelers, three starters have yet to take the field because of injury. Safety DeShon Elliott, defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi and receiver George Pickens again sat out practice Thursday,

At this dinner, more than two dozen families were given food, clothing, toys, gift cards and other resources to help in their transition to Pittsburgh.

The Steelers are tied with the Ravens for the top spot in the AFC North entering the week but still control the division.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was a full participant in practice on Monday, opening the door for him to return from a three-game absence on Wednesday when Pittsburgh hosts the Kansas City Chiefs.

Injuries played a significant factor in the Pittsburgh Steelers loss to the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday. The Steelers were minus wide receiver George Pickens, defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi and safety DeShon Elliott and all three were seriously missed.

The Steelers have released their final injury report ahead of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day.

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers could get five players back against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Safety DeShon Elliott, wide receiver George Pickens, cornerback Donte Jackson, defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi, and quarterback Justin Fields all have a ‘real shot’ to play against the Chiefs, head coach Mike Tomlin said.