The Pittsburgh Steelers wanted Donte Jackson for a long time, and he hopes to be here for a long time. That’s what he told reporters yesterday following his first training camp practice with the team. Acquired via trade this offseason, the veteran cornerback is optimistic about a new beginning in his career.
“I’m just coming in blessed to have the opportunity to share the field with so many great players and getting in where I fit in”, he said, via the team’s website. “I never had a problem being a dog. I never had a problem playing football at a tough, high level.