MARCH 10, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
WILLIAM JACKSON
Steelers release high-priced cornerback William Jackson III ahead of free agency A midseason trade that netted nothing of value for the Steelers now gives way to an obvious salary cap casualty. William Jackson III, the ve...
Released by Pittsburgh The Steelers released Jackson (back) on Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Jackson was traded by Washington to Pittsburgh during the 2022 campaign, but he didn't make any appearances for the Steelers and ended the season on IR with a back injury. The 2016 first-round pick has appeared in 75 career games and totaled 51 pass defenses and five interceptions, so he should garner some attention as a free agent this summer.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers Release CB William Jackson III The Pittsburgh Steelers clear over $10 million in cap space with William Jackson’s release.
MARCH 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Steelers need help on defense as free agency begins
The Pittsburgh Steelers need help along all three levels of the defense as free agency beginsMARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Report: Steelers Don't Plan to Keep William Jackson III The Pittsburgh Steelers have no plans to keep William Jackson after their trade.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Designated to return The Steelers designated Jackson (back) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, per the team's official site.
Impact Jackson, who's been on injured reserve with a nagging back issue since Nov. 12, returned to practice Wednesday, ultimately opening the 21-day window for the Steelers to activate him to the active roster. The 30-year-old was acquired by Pittsburgh via a trade with Washington prior to the team's Week 9 bye, but he has yet to make his Steelers' debut.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers CB William Jackson Returns to Practice William Jackson will get another opportunity to play with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chris Boswell, William Jackson Could Return for Steelers This Week William Jackson and Chris Boswell could be back with the Pittsburgh Steelers as soon as this week.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Commanders at .500 thanks to play-calling, forced turnovers
Creative offensive play-calling and turnover-generating defense helped the Washington Commanders stun the previously unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles and improve toNOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes to IR with back injury Pittsburgh placed Jackson (back) on its injured reserve list Saturday.
Impact After missing the last three games with a lingering back injury, Jackson will ultimately be forced to miss at least four more games as he recovers. With Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring) also out for Week 10, James Pierre will once again be in line for increased reps on the boundaries.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers Place CB William Jackson on IR The Pittsburgh Steelers are losing their new cornerback for the time being.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Steelers activate LB T.J. Watt off IR; S Fitzpatrick out
TNOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play against Saints Jackson (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Although Jackson was able to rest during the Steelers' Week 9 bye after being traded from Washington to Pittsburgh at the beginning of November, he'll be forced to miss a fourth consecutive game due to his back injury. His next chance to make his team debut will be Nov. 20 against the Bengals.
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers Unsure if CB William Jackson Will Play This Week William Jackson’s back injury makes his status cloudy according to Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Adam Pacman Jones Keeps Ripping Steelers Cornerback William Jackson III The two have sparred on social media in the past.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Still dealing with back issue Jackson (back) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact Jackson, who's missed three straight games due to a back injury, was traded by the Commanders to the Steelers during Pittsburgh's Week 9 bye. It's concerning that the cornerback isn't available to practice with his new squad Wednesday, but he'll have two more opportunities to participate before the team needs to make a decision on Jackson's status for Sunday's matchup against New Orleans.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers New CB William Jackson Misses Second Practice Due to Back Injury The Pittsburgh Steelers new cornerback is still dealing with a linger back problem.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Steelers Secondary Getting Damonte Kazee, William Jackson Integrated The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off this week by getting two new defensive backs comfortable.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Steelers Secondary Getting Damonte Kazee, William Jackson Integrated The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off this week by getting two new defensive backs comfortable.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Commanders inconsistent but in playoff race at midway point
The Washington Commanders are in the mix for a playoff spot at the midway point of the season despite inconsistent play all over the fieldNOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kirk Cousins returns to visit Washington with 6-1 Vikings
Kirk Cousins returns to play Washington as a visiting quarterback for the first time with the 6-1 Minnesota Vikings facing the CommandersNOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Commanders Coach Ron Rivera Speaks Out on William Jackson III Trade: 'We Were Wrong' William Jackson III was traded by the Washington Commanders to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
New CB Jackson ready to hit ground running with Steelers
Newly acquired cornerback William Jackson is embracing a fresh start with the Pittsburgh SteelersNOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Commanders admit error on William Jackson, highlighting importance of fit over talent Rather than letting the error drag out, Washington cut ties with its 2021 free-agent prize, creating more opportunities for the young CBs.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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A recap of the 10 trades involving 12 players on Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.NOVEMBER 1, 2022
