William Jackson Fantasy Stats

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.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finalizing a trade for Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson on Tuesday, according to sources. It's unknown what the Commanders will receive in return. It comes after the Steelers traded receiver Chase Claypool to the Chicago Bears for a second-round pick in 2023. Jackson missed his third straight start for Washington in Week 8 due to a back injury, so it remains to be seen when he'll be able to make his Pittsburgh debut, but his presence will be an upgrade for a struggling Steelers secondary. They've allowed the second-most passing yards per game (277.3) through eight weeks of the season. Meanwhile, Washington's secondary won't be any better off without Jackson, although he hadn't been a great fit in their defensive scheme.

Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III (back) wants a fresh start, preferably with a team that has a defensive scheme that fits him better. The Commanders have engaged in trade talks centered around him with hopes of making something happen, according to sources. There has been interest in Jackson from several teams. The likelihood is that Jackson is traded long before the Nov. 1 trade deadline. Jackson was pulled in the Week 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans and will not play on Thursday night against the Chicago Bears due to a back injury. The former first-rounder of the Bengals in 2016 signed a three-year, $42 million deal in 2021 with the Commanders.

Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III (back) was ruled out of Thursday's matchup against the Chicago Bears with a back injury. The seventh-year cornerback has been dealing with back issues for most of the season as he also missed Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles with a bulging disc. Jackson has been a disappointing free agent signing during his tenure with the Commanders, and this absence proves that even further.

Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III (back) is officially inactive for Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles. He had been listed as questionable. Jackson's injury came on late in the week and will now force him to miss his sixth game since joining Washington at the start of the 2021 season. Over two games this year, he has amassed 11 tackles.

Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson agreed to a three-year deal worth around $14 million annually with the Washington Football Team on Tuesday, according to a source. The 28-year-old was the 24th overall pick in the 2016 draft and spent his first five seasons with the Bengals. He was a full-time starter for each of the last three years after missing his entire rookie season after tearing his pectoral muscle in the preseason. Over the last three seasons, Jackson started 43 of his 44 games, recording an interception each in 2019 and 2020 and a total of 27 pass breakups. He had a career-high 45 tackles, one interception and 11 passes defensed in 14 starts in 2020. A lack of big plays (just three picks) has made him mostly a disappointing former first-rounder.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson III (shoulder) played with a torn labrum in his shoulder the entire season in 2019. "I don't know how I did it, but I did it. It was painful every game. I'm fully healthy and ready to go," Jackson said. The 27-year-old gutted it out through 14 games to record 37 tackles (26 solo), one interception and three passes defensed. It sounds like Jackson has recovered well and should be ready for the start of the regular season this fall. He could have a bounce-back year in 2020 if he's fully healthy, but Jackson hasn't ever been fantasy relevant in IDP leagues with just two career interceptions in 45 games for Cincy.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (shoulder) will return to face the Rams in Week 8 in London after missing just one game. However, head coach Zac Taylor said that cornerback Darqueze Dennard (hamstring) is doubtful to play. Dre Kirkpatrick is also still sidelined, so the Bengals will once again be short-handed against a powerful Rams offense featuring Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods and Brandin Cooks. Expect the Bengals Defense to get pummeled yet again. They are well off the fantasy radar for the rest of the season.