William Jackson III

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, CB William Jackson III worked out with the New York Giants.

Fantasy Impact

The Giants could be looking into a possible reclamation project with Jackson, who most recently played with the Washington Commanders. Jackson had 41 passes defended in his first four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, but after he signed a free agency deal with Washington, he struggled under a change in scheme. He then got another opportunity in Pittsburgh that didn't pan out. The Giants are looking at Armani Oruwariye and rookies Deonte Banks and Tre Hawkins III as potential outside corner starters, so there is room to take a shot on Jackson.

According to Jordan Schultz of theScore, the Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing CB William Jackson III, saving $12 million in cap space in 2023.

Fantasy Impact

Jackson signed a long-term deal in Washington in the 2021 offseason before falling out of favor with the Commanders. He was then dealt to the Steelers but never played a game in Pittsburgh. Jackson had 41 pass deflections in four seasons with Cincinnati and, at age 30, could find a team with a scheme fit to hopefully return to form.

Updating a previous report, William Jackson III has been traded from Washington to the Steelers ahead of the trade deadline on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

The terms are being finalized as the Steelers complete their second deadline deal within the past hour. Jackson was a bust for the Commanders' secondary, but will have a chance to resurface on a Steelers' defense that is mostly lacking playmakers.

CB William Jackson III is fully expected to be released on Tuesday if Washington cannot find a suitable trade partner ahead of the 4:00 PM EST deadline.

Fantasy Impact

Jackson has been dealing with a back injury and has not played since Week 4 against the Titans. He was expected to be a huge part of the Commanders' secondary following a $40.5 million contract signed in 2021. Jackson has not lived up to expectations and will likely find himself donning another teams' jersey prior to Week 9.

William Jackson III has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Bears.

Fantasy Impact

Jackson was benched last weekend and he now popped up on the injury report. Jackson has struggled mightily all season. The Commanders D/ST remain off the fantasy radar unless you are super desperate.