Dec 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) reacts against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

Steelers Sign Former Bears Safety Jaquan Brisker

Originally posted on Pittsburgh Steelers on SI
By Jacob Punturi | Last updated Mar 12, 2026 7:18 PM ET

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding some necessary reinforcements to their secondary as free agency continues.

The Steelers confirmed to On SI that the team is signing veteran free agent safety Jaquan Brisker. The deal is for one year and $5.5 million.

Brisker is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University. Originally drafted in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Brisker gets his homecoming moment with the Steelers.

Brisker is coming off one of the best seasons of his NFL career. In 17 games played with the Bears, he recorded one interception for 32 yards and eight passes defended. He also pitched in 93 total tackles, marking the third time in four years that he surpassed 90 total tackles. He also had three quarterback hits and one additional tackle for loss during this past season.

This article first appeared on Pittsburgh Steelers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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