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Steelers CB Donte Jackson says being in Pittsburgh is a ‘blessing’ after six seasons in Carolina

By Adam Borst, Pittsburgh Steelers Now
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 07: Donte Jackson #26 of the Carolina Panthers runs onto the field before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
By Adam Borst, Pittsburgh Steelers Now

This article originally appeared on steelersnow.com.

When the Steelers traded Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers, it helped fix two issues for the team. The first being, it sent a player that the team “could not wait for any longer” to a new home and secondly, it brought in serious cornerback help as the team acquired Donte Jackson in return.

There is almost no question that the Steelers traded away the better player in the deal. Johnson, a former Pro Bowler, has the potential to be an elite wide receiver as he is one of the best separators in the NFL but it just never panned out.

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