Before he was traded for himself. Pittsburgh Steelers In the 2024 offseason, cornerback Donte Jackson was a member of the following team: Carolina PanthersA team that didn’t win many games while he was there.

Jackson was a second-round pick out of Carolina in 2018, and the Panthers never had a winning season while he was there. Overall, the Panthers posted an abysmal 31-68 record while Jackson was at Carolina.

Although the Panthers were frequently subjected to the term “trap game” during his time there, Jackson was never on a team that could fall victim to such a contest.

However, things will be very different for him in 2024 as Jackson will be on an 8-2 Steelers team that is 2-8. Cleveland Browns The team that is the definition of a potential “trap game” for how awful the Browns are.

When asked about Pittsburgh’s possible “trap game,” Jackson joked that he didn’t even know what it was because of the losses he saw in Carolina.

“What is a trap game?” Jackson asked. “What does this mean? I played in Carolina for a long time, brother, I’m not very familiar with trap games.”

Burn.

Acquired in the trade that sent wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the Panthers, Jackson was everything the Steelers could have hoped for.

Jackson is in the midst of a career campaign with a 53.3% completion rate and a 56.2 passer rating when targeted, both personal bests. Most importantly, Joey Porter Jr. He solidified his position as cornerback on the border.

Meanwhile, the aforementioned Johnson is no longer with Carolina after being dealt to the Baltimore Ravens at the trade deadline. And the Panthers once again start a dumpster fire on 3-7.

The 29-year-old is scheduled to become a free agent in 2025, but if he continues to play at this level, there is no doubt that the Steelers will want him back. But at the same time, his outstanding performance will make many teams interested in his services.

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