Pittsburgh Steelers: Jaquan Brisker Aims to Be Versatile Weapon on Defense
Jaquan Brisker is hoping to be the AFC North’s latest do-it-all safety.
Brisker is excited to bring his versatility to Pittsburgh after signing a one-year deal with the Steelers, reportedly worth $5.5 million. During his introductory press conference, the 6-foot-1, 204-pound Brisker cited the importance of being able to play at multiple spots, drawing comparisons to Kyle Hamilton and other safeties across the league.
“I just feel excited to be used like a Swiss Army knife,” Brisker said via 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 defensed, and one interception for the Bears last season. The former second-round pick out 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 said. “I can’t wait to showcase that. That’s what I’m waiting on, for me to be used a lot more.”
The Steelers also added one of Brisker’s teammates from Chicago Monday, reportedly signing running back Travis Homer, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Homer is the second running back the Steelers have signed this offseason, following Rico Dowdle.