Cornerback William Jackson III has a new team and a new number. Acquired by the Pittsburgh Steelers hours before yesterday’s deadline, Jackson will wear #17 for the Steelers. That’s according to the team website, which has updated the roster reflecting the trade.
Jackson wore #3 this season for the Washington Commanders after wearing #23 last season. Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2016, Jackson wore #22 during his time with the team. Jackson wore #3 in college at Houston, getting to wear that digit in the NFL earlier this year. #3 was available for the Steelers but perhaps Jackson wants a new jersey number to reflect his fresh start.