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Steelers Release CB William Jackson III

The Pittsburgh Steelers clear over $10 million in cap space with William Jackson's release.

Noah Strackbein

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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing cornerback William Jackson III after just half a season, the team announced. They have also released cornerback Carlins Platel, who spent the season on Injured Reserve last year. 

The Steelers acquired Jackson from the Washington Commanders for a conditional sixth-round pick, but he did not play a game. After practicing just twice, the team placed him on IR, where he spent the remainder of the season with a back injury. 

Jackson's release will clear $12 million in cap space for the Steelers. They currently have Levi Wallace, Arthur Maulet and Ahkello Witherspoon on the roster, and are believed to have Cam Sutton as a priority to re-sign in free agency. 

Jackson now enters free agency at 30 years old, playing 16 games the last two seasons. 

Pittsburgh has also been mocked to a number of cornerbacks in the first round of the NFL Draft, most prominently Penn State's Joey Porter Jr. 

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