Pittsburgh Steelers Trade For William Jackson From Washington Commanders

Scott Logush

Sports Editor

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t done with this trade deadline as they have made a deal with the Washington Commanders to acquire disgruntled cornerback William Jackson, per Ian Rapoport.

Sources: The #Steelers aren’t done. They are finalizing a trade for #Commanders CB Will Jackson III, some help for their defense. pic.twitter.com/6jFL0OkXCB

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2022

Jackson wanted out of Washington, and although the trade may not be official yet as the two teams are “Going over some language” the deal is expected to get done per Ian Rapoport.

Both sides were looking for a fresh start and now William Jackson III gets it in Pittsburgh. The two sides are going over some language, but this trade is expected to get done. Washington ends up with draft comp after all. https://t.co/Zusl4JcImQ

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2022

I would expect the draft capital to be low as it was reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the Commanders were going to release Jackson if a trade partner could not be found.

UPDATE: The deal involves a conditional 2025 sixth-round pick being swapped for a conditional 2025 seventh-round pick, per Ian Rapoport. For clarification, the Steelers get Jackson and a conditional 2025 seventh-round pick in exchange for a conditional 2025 sixth-round pick.