The Steelers are set to acquire Jackson from the Panthers in the Diontae Johnson trade, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Jackson was on his way out of Carolina one way or another due to an elevated cap number. In Pittsburgh, he gives the Steelers an experienced corner to pair with 2023 second-rounder Joey Porter. The 55th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Jackson started 76 games across six seasons for the Panthers, picking off 14 passes.
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The Steelers are set to acquire Jackson from the Panthers in the Diontae Johnson trade, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Jackson was on his way out of Carolina one way or another due to an elevated cap number. In Pittsburgh, he gives the Steelers an experienced corner to pair with 2023 second-rounder Joey Porter. The 55th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Jackson started 76 games across six seasons for the Panthers, picking off 14 passes.
Jackson is expected to be released or traded by the Panthers before March 16, when he is due a $4 million roster bonus, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. Jackson played 16 games last year in his sixth season with Carolina, but it appears the veteran corner will not spend his seventh NFL campaign with the franchise. He ended 2023 with 59 combined tackles, five passes defended and no interceptions. His release would save the team $5.9 million in cap space this offseason.
Jackson practiced all week before appearing on the injury report after Friday's session. The starting left cornerback has 20 tackles and a forced fumble in six games this season.
Jackson practiced without limitations in all three of Carolina's practices during the week, but he was added to the injury report after Friday's practice. It's possible that he picked up the quadriceps injury late in practice Friday, and the starting cornerback's availability likely won't be updated until the Panthers release their inactives list 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.
Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
11/8/1995 (28)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 180 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 2; Pk (CAR)
Birthplace
New Orleans, LA, USA
Position
CB
College
LSU
Experience
6th season
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2018 - 2024
(6 seasons)
Previous Game
0
Final
9
7
TOTAL
0
SACK
0
INT
2023 Regular Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
0
49
10
0
0
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