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Report: Washington Football Team Signs CB William Jackson on Three-year Deal

The Washington Football Team is reportedly signing former Bengals cornerback William Jackson on a three-year, $42 million deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Jackson's contract includes $26 million is guaranteed, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Jackson, 28, played four seasons with the Bengals. Cincinnati selected Jackson at No. 24 in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

However, Jackson suffered a torn pectoral muscle that forced him to have surgery. He was later placed on injured reserve and missed the entire 2016 season.

In 59 games in his career, Jackson started in 48 games and recorded three interceptions, 150 tackles with 119 being solo and 41 pass breakups.