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The Pittsburgh Steelers have been linked to one of the NFL's best tackling safeties ahead of 2026 free agency who also happens to be a Steel City native.
According to ESPN's Matt Bowen, who recently compiled a list of the best team fits for the top 50 free agents in 2026, the Steelers would be an ideal landing spot for Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker.
"In Pittsburgh, Brisker would replace Kyle Dugger under new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Brisker can play over the top in Cover 2, and he would be a disruptive box defender in Graham's single-high schemes," Bowen wrote. "In four seasons with the Bears, Brisker had four interceptions, seven sacks and 14 pass breakups. The Steelers could also target a cornerback in free agency as they try to clean up the secondary."
Selected by the Chicago Bears with the 48th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Brisker has appeared in 52 games, all of which were starts. He recorded 342 combined tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 11 quarterback hits, seven sacks, four forced fumbles, and four interceptions from 2022-2025.
With Dugger and Chuck Clark set to become free agents in March, Brisker would be a welcome addition to the Pittsburgh secondary and could form one of the NFL's top safety tandems opposite Jalen Ramsey.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers tabbed as free agency landing spot for Bears' Jaquan Brisker
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According to ESPN's Matt Bowen, who recently compiled a list of the best team fits for the top 50 free agents in 2026, the Steelers would be an ideal landing spot for Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker.
"In Pittsburgh, Brisker would replace Kyle Dugger under new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Brisker can play over the top in Cover 2, and he would be a disruptive box defender in Graham's single-high schemes," Bowen wrote. "In four seasons with the Bears, Brisker had four interceptions, seven sacks and 14 pass breakups. The Steelers could also target a cornerback in free agency as they try to clean up the secondary."
Selected by the Chicago Bears with the 48th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Brisker has appeared in 52 games, all of which were starts. He recorded 342 combined tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 11 quarterback hits, seven sacks, four forced fumbles, and four interceptions from 2022-2025.
With Dugger and Chuck Clark set to become free agents in March, Brisker would be a welcome addition to the Pittsburgh secondary and could form one of the NFL's top safety tandems opposite Jalen Ramsey.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers tabbed as free agency landing spot for Bears' Jaquan Brisker
Continue reading...
