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Steelers Bolster Defense In NFL Trade Deadline Deal
The Steelers' struggling defense got a welcome addition Tuesday, per reports.
PITTSBURGH, PA — In their second deal of the day before the NFL trade deadline, reports are that the Steelers are attempting to improve their struggling defense by trading for Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III.
Will it be a long-term relationship? Hard to say. Jackson, a former first-round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals, will cost the Steelers just $3.1 million for the remainder of the season. Should they elect to retain him to 2013, his salary will be $12.7 million, according to Sportrac.
The #Steelers will get a $3.1M look at William Jackson for the remainder of 2022. They then hold a $12.75M "option" for 2023 with which they'll have to decide on by March 17th, when a $2.5M roster bonus is due. https://t.co/Q90Yrd8b31
— Spotrac (@spotrac) November 1, 2022
Reports are that in addition to receiving Jackson, the Steelers will also receive a 2025 conditional
seventh-round draft pick, while Washington gets a 2025 conditional sixth-round draft pick in return.
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