Chargers strike gold with under-the-radar free-agent move to improve their Super Bowl chances in 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers is trying to improve one of their biggest problems from last season to kick off the legal tampering period of free agency around the NFL. They're attempting to lock in a deal with a veteran cornerback, once it can become official later this week. Chargers agree to deal with CB Donte […]
The Los Angeles Chargers is trying to improve one of their biggest problems from last season to kick off the legal tampering period of free agency around the NFL. They're attempting to lock in a deal with a veteran cornerback, once it can become official later this week.
Chargers agree to deal with CB Donte Jackson
According to Ian Rapoport, the Chargers agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Donte Jackson on a 2-year, $13M deal. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers a season ago.
Jackson's 2024 campaign with Pittsburgh paid off for him with this deal. At the same time, an AAV of just $6.5 million is a great deal when it comes to value for Los Angeles, too.
The Cornerback position has seen a spurt of contractual increase in recent seasons, even for depth.
Jackson projects as a starting CB for the Chargers right now, alongside DBs Elijah Molden and Tarheeb Still. The rest of the depth chart in the secondary remains unknown, with potential questions about Asante Samuel Jr.'s future and Kristian Fulton's free agency.
Donte Jackson: Jackson will be a bit of an acquired taste. After receiving him in a trade that sent Diontae Jackson packing, many were skeptical of trading for an often injured corner that is smaller and slighter than what the Steelers normally covet. And those people were partially right.
On one hand, Jackson dealt with a litany of injuries all season and into the playoffs. On the other, he had the best season of his career, recording a career-high in interceptions while nearly tying a career-low in completion percentage allowed. Still yet to reach 30, he offers a solid depth piece in a secondary.
— Rob Gregson
You can trust Gregson's evaluation of cornerback play. Jackson played some really good football on the back end for the Steelers this past season.
During his pro career, missed tackles have been an issue at times for Jackson. Although, when you're forcing incompletions at such an impressive rate, you don't have to make as many of those tackles.
All in all, love this fit and value for a potential starter at the CB position next year for the Chargers.
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