Falcons Trade Idea: Deal For Commanders CB William Jackson III?

The Atlanta Falcons are missing a few key cornerbacks. Could they take advantage at the trade deadline with a player rumored to be on the block?

Jeremy Brener | Oct 25, 2022

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The NFL Trade Deadline is just one week away, and the Atlanta Falcons could be buyers if they want to try and make their first postseason appearance in five years.

After surrendering 481 yards through the air on Sunday, it's safe to say the Falcons might want some help in the secondary. And given the team's current injury report, it makes sense to seek one out.

Casey Hayward suffered a shoulder injury last week that landed him on Injured Reserve (IR), which will keep him out for at least three more games. Cornerback A.J. Terrell re-aggravated his hamstring injury he suffered in Week 6. Safety Jaylinn Hawkins suffered a concussion and has already been ruled out for this week's game against the Carolina Panthers. The team could also be without backup cornerback Dee Alford, who is also dealing with a hamstring injury.

With all of these players sidelined, adding a player like Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III could be the band-aid the Falcons need. While Jackson might not be used as a long-term option, he can act as a No. 1 cornerback. It also allows Terrell to heal at a normal pace, where Atlanta doesn't have to rush him back to action to try and reach the playoffs.

Jackson has been rumored to want out of Washington, but he confirmed last week that those whispers are false. That being said, it might behoove Washington to trade Jackson after the team has won the past two games without him and have sufficient cornerback depth.

It would only cost Atlanta a mid-round pick, and it could be a decision that can really change the trajectory of the Falcons' season.

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Published Oct 25, 2022

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.