Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson has reached a $ 42 million three-year deal with the Washington Football Team, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
Jackson, 28, entered 2020 with a lot of evidence after the Bengals chose his fifth-year option, and he responded by making a lucrative new deal with a setback season.
The first-round pick in 2016 had 11 draws, eight more than his total in 2019, and had a completion percentage of 57.9% when he was the closest defender, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. When Jackson was lined up against receivers on the outside of the formation, his numbers were even stronger. As the closest defender in those situations, his completion rate allowed up to 56.1%.
Jackson had his breakout season in 2017, when he allowed 10 catches on 41 targets for no touchdowns, an interception and 13 distractions when he was the closest defender against outside receivers, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.
He missed his entire rookie season with a torn pectoral muscle after being selected with the 24th overall pick. In his four seasons of action since then, Jackson has had 150 tackles, three interceptions, one sack, 41 successful defenses and one defensive attack.
ESPN’s Ben Baby contributed to this report.