William Jackson Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 189 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- October 27, 1992 (31)
- Experience
- 8th Season
- Drafted
- 2016 / Rd. 1 / Pk. 24 (CIN)
- College
- Houston
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William Jackson News
The New York Giants worked out free-agent cornerback William Jackson at training camp on Wednesday. Jackson remains one of the top names still on the free-agent market with the start of the 2023 regular season quickly approaching. The Pittsburgh Steelers released Jackson back in March, and he's been looking for a new team ever since. The 30-year-old former first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2016 had 16 tackles (15 solo) and two passes defensed in just four games in 2022 with the Washington Commanders. He finished the year on Injured Reserve with a back injury. In six seasons in the NFL, Jackson has 205 tackles (170 solo), one sack, six tackles for loss, five interceptions (one for a touchdown) and 51 passes defensed in 75 games (64 starts) for the Bengals and Commanders.
Free-agent cornerback William Jackson III (back) reported he's received interest from several NFL teams. The veteran also stated he's "100%" after suffering a back injury last season. "I'm great," said Jackson while speaking to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. "Just a minor setback for a major comeback." Jackson signed a three-year, $42 million deal with Washington in 2021. Unfortunately, he's coming off a rough 2022 campaign, appearing in only four games for the Commanders before being traded to Pittsburgh ahead of the deadline. However, the 30-year-old never played a game with the Steelers because of the back injury and was released in March 2023. Nonetheless, Jackson could find himself a new team heading into training camp. But he isn't expected to offer much of anything to IDP managers, no matter where he lands next.
The Pittsburgh Steelers released cornerback William Jackson III on Friday, according to sources. Jackson has recorded five career interceptions and 51 pass breakups in his career and was due nearly $12.2 million against the 2023 salary cap. The 30-year-old defensive back began the 2022 campaign with the Washington Commanders before being dealt to Pittsburgh. He didn't play at all for the Steelers while being on Injured Reserve due to a back injury. In just four starts in D.C., he had 16 tackles (15 solo) and two passes defensed. The former first-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2016 will look for work on the open market after recording 205 tackles (170 solo), one sack, five interceptions (one for a TD) and 51 passes defensed in his six NFL seasons.
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