Free agent Jaquan Brisker reaches deal with Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with security Jaquan Briskerhis brokers instructed NFL Network.

Brisker was the second participant drafted by Chicago Bears common supervisor Ryan Poles in 2022 with the No. 48 decide, 9 picks after nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon.

The former Penn State standout gained a beginning job as a rookie and began 15 video games in every of his first two seasons. A concussion — his third in three seasons — in 2024 restricted Brisker to 5 video games.

Brisker, 26, had his first totally wholesome season in 2025, when he began all 17 video games at sturdy security and performed 100% of defensive snaps. He completed tied for second on the Bears with 93 tackles and had eight passes defended, three quarterback hits, one sack and one interception.

Arguably one of the best sport of his profession befell throughout his remaining moments in a Bears uniform when he totaled 14 tackles and two cross deflections in Chicago’s NFC divisional spherical loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

He has performed 52 video games in 4 seasons and has 4 interceptions, 21 passes defended, 4 pressured fumbles and 342 tackles.

ESPN’s Courtney Cronin contributed to this report.