After six years with the Panthers, cornerback Donte Jackson was traded to the Steelers in March. And he says he's in the right place. "When I first got traded here, basically what they said, 'Get ready to go match, get ready to go follow guys, get ready to go and do what we know you do well,'" Jackson said, via NFL.com.
Going from the Carolina Panthers to the Pittsburgh Steelers is one of the most substantial culture shocks in the NFL, at least in 2024. Donte Jackson is doing just that, however, and since arriving for OTAs, he has repeatedly expressed how thankful he is to join Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have some questions at cornerback as the team was unable to pick up any more big names in the 2024 offseason, but Donte Jackson is ready to provide some relief.
Donte Jackson is new to the Pittsburgh Steelers, coming over from Carolina via the Diontae Johnson trade in March. But he has immersed himself as a leader over the last few months.
So, how’s the other end of the Diontae Johnson trade doing? Former Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson is currently acclimating to life as a Pittsburgh Steeler.
One of the Steelers' outside cornerback jobs is already locked up by second-year player Joey Porter Jr., but who will play opposite him seems to be still up for debate.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines this offseason by trading away their star wide receiver, Diontae Johnson. The trade reportedly occurred because the front office had grown tired of the headaches Johnson was causing and had hoped he would step into a leadership role, which never materialized.
In his six seasons in Carolina, Donte Jackson did not experience winning too often. The Panthers finished below .500 in each season, and that includes a dreadful 2-15 mark to notch the NFL's worst record by two games in 2023.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a big need after moving on from slot cornerbacks Chandon Sullivan and Patrick Peterson following the 2023 season, but don’t expect newcomer Donte Jackson to be the answer at that position.
When he came to the Pittsburgh Steelers, it was thought Donte Jackson would mostly play outside. To this point, there is nothing that would indicate the opposite, especially since the team has an obvious need opposite of Joey Porter Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made waves this offseason with a series of bold moves, none more significant than the decision to part ways with star wide receiver Diontae Johnson.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have shown to be content with their defensive backfield. Between Joey Porter Jr., recently acquired CB Donte Jackson and a couple
Along with wide receiver, cornerback depth is a legitimate concern heading into the 2024 season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joey Porter Jr. is a bona fide No.
The name for the Pittsburgh Steelers in this game was all about speed. Donte Jackson and Patrick Queen illustrated that, but now Payton Wilson illustrates the same thing.
When he came to the Pittsburgh Steelers, it was thought Donte Jackson would mostly play outside. To this point, there is nothing that would indicate the opposite, but former Steelers safety Ryan Clark believes that Jackson should at least try to play inside at slot cornerback.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a big shakeup when they sent former Pro Bowl receiver Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers for cornerback Donte Jackson.
In the early moments of free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded Diontae Johnson and a seventh round selection to Carolina in exchange for cornerback Donte Jackson and a sixth round pick.
The Pittsburgh Steelers sent shockwaves through the NFL community when they traded away their star wide receiver, Diontae Johnson, along with a seventh-round pick, to the Carolina Panthers.
The Carolina Panthers needed a wide receiver in the worst way. Bryce Young had a disastrous rookie season, but no rookie quarterback would have succeeded in this environment.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are swapping a wide receiver for secondary help.
The trade rumors will indeed produce a deal, and for the second straight day, the Panthers are involved in a big trade.
The LSU alum had a down year in coverage last season, allowing three touchdowns as the nearest defender and surrendering an opposing passer rating of 107.7.
The Carolina Panthers are reportedly expected to trade or release veteran corner Donte Jackson, according to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler. The cornerback is owed a $4 million roster bonus after the league new year in mid-March, so the Panthers could make a move either way before March 16.
The Philadelphia Eagles have already added a major piece to their defense, swinging a deal for Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard earlier in the week.
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A string of sustained defensive performances will be harder now with Jackson sidelined.
Through 12 games this season, Jackson ranks third on the team with 61 tackles and is tied for first with a pair of interceptions.
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