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11/1/22

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Commanders' William Jackson III Traded to Steelers

The Washington Commanders traded cornerback William Jackson III to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, according to NFL Media.

The Commanders were likely to release Jackson if they couldn't find a trade partner before the Nov.1 trade deadline, according to earlier reports.

Washington and Pittsburgh are expected to swap late-round future picks in the trade. The move should help a Pittsburgh squad attempting to reinforce its defensive backfield in the second half of the season.

The Steelers sit at 2-6, last in the AFC North, and are coming off a disheartening loss to the surging Philadelphia Eagles. Swapping late-round picks for Jackson and the team's early afternoon trade sending Chase Claypool to the Bears for a second-round pick signal the team's focus is on the future — but that they aren't throwing in the towel on 2022 just yet.

Jackson had expressed he wanted to be traded on Oct. 13 because he didn't feel like his man-coverage skillset fit the team's primary zone-coverage scheme. But the Commanders have done nothing but win since. Following their Week 6 win against the Bears, Washington has pulled itself back into contention with wins over the Packers and Colts.

 

 


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