In one of two unorthodox in-season trades for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team traded for Washington Commanders’ cornerback William Jackson III. Jackson, who was drafted and spent his first four seasons with the team’s AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals, has a few connections with the Steelers. That is, Jackson played under current Steelers’ defensive coordinator Teryl Austin in 2018, and spent time with head coach Mike Tomlin in the pre-draft process in 2016. When asked about the two connections, Jackson stated that they will be helpful in his transition in a Wednesday press conference according to Steelers.com.
William Jackson III Familiar With Steelers’ Scheme
