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Pittsburgh Steelers: Jaquan Brisker Aims to Be Versatile Weapon on Defense
Jaquan Brisker is hoping to be the AFC North’s newest do-it-all security.
Brisker is worked up to carry his versatility to Pittsburgh after signing a one-year cope with the Steelers, reportedly worth $5.5 million. During his introductory press convention, the 6-foot-1, 204-pound Brisker cited the significance of having the ability to play at a number of spots, drawing comparisons to Kyle Hamilton and different safeties throughout the league.
“I just feel excited to be used like a Swiss Army knife,” Brisker stated by way of Mike Prisuta of Steelers.com. “Playing free [safety]playing strong [safety]playing that ‘dime’ ‘backer or whatever, just being moved around to showcase what I can do and help this team win and elevate my teammates and elevate the defense.”
Brisker had 93 tackles, eight passes defended, and one interception for the Bears final season. The former second-round select of Penn State had back-to-back seasons with 100+ tackles in his first two years in Chicago.
“I feel like I can do a lot more than you guys have seen,” Brisker stated. “I can’t wait to showcase that. That’s what I’m waiting on, for me to be used a lot more.”
The Steelers additionally added certainly one of Brisker’s teammates from Chicago Monday, reportedly signing operating again Travis Homer, in keeping with ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Homer is the second operating again the Steelers have signed this offseason, following Rico Dowdle.
