Jaquan Brisker: Everything you need to know

Brisker agreed to a deal with the Steelers on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. The safety started all 17 regular-season games and both playoff games for the Bears in 2025, finishing the regular season with 93 tackles (52 solo) and eight pass breakups. It was a nice return season for Brisker after missing most of the 2024 campaign with concussion-related issues. The 2022 second-round pick could play a similar role for Pittsburgh as he did for Chicago last year.

Brisker recorded eight tackles, including five solo, in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday. Brisker completed his first 17-game season in four years and finished with 93 tackles, 1.0 sacks, one interception and eight passes defended. His per-game tackle rate declined compared to prior seasons, but he continued to provide steady involvement. He is set to hit free agency and profiles as a solid floor IDP.

Brisker (illness) is active for Sunday's game versus Detroit. Brisker missed practice Friday due to an illness, but it doesn't look like it was anything too serious, and he will suit up in Week 18. He figures to start at safety next to Kevin Byard against a strong Lions offense.