Donte Jackson

Donte Jackson is headed west.

The Chargers reached a two-year, $13 million deal with free agent cornerback Donte Jackson on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jackson had 38 total tackles and a career-high five interceptions last season with the Steelers.

Jackson was a part of the trade that sent Diontae Johnson to the Panthers last offseason. Now, after one season with the Steelers, Jackson will join a Chargers defense that ranked fourth in yards per attempt and first in points allowed. Jackson forced a career-high five interceptions last season, but earned a PFF coverage grade of 46.2 -- the lowest mark of his career. Opposing receivers posted a receiving line of 36-473-3 on 60 targets when matched up against Jackson last season and excelled against him after the catch. Kristian Fulton, who played the second most snaps of any corner on the Chargers last season was on a one-year deal and is no lock to return this offseason. Jackson could very well be tasked with replacing Fulton on his new deal.

Donte Jackson is the latest cornerback to find a new home on Monday. The veteran has an agreement in place with the Chargers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. This will be a two-year deal, Schefter adds. Jackson can earn $13MM on his latest pact. After a one-and-done season in Pittsburgh, he will look to secure a starting […]

Donte Jackson is headed west.