Jaquan Brisker was part of Ryan Poles’ first draft class as the Chicago Bears’ general manager. And, all things considered, the selection of the Penn State product will go down as a quality one for the Poles regime.
Brisker was (essentially) a four-year starter who helped solidify a Chicago secondary that had its issues at safety before his arrival. After a rotating door of partners next to Eddie Jackson brought plenty of disappointment, Brisker brought stability. And even after Jackson’s departure, he paired well with Kevin Byard III. Now, the Bears are at a crossroads regarding Brisker’s future as he approaches free agency.
Jaquan Brisker’s 2025 Snapshot
Jaquan Brisker played in all 17 games in 2025, which was refreshing to see after his 2024 campaign was cut short due to a concussion suffered during Week 5. Brisker made the most of his bounce-back season by finishing the year with 93 total tackles (52 solo), three quarterback hits, one tackle-for-loss, one sack, and one interception. He also came away with eight passes defended. It wasn’t Brisker’s most productive year from a statistical standpoint. But it was still solid.
Sure, Brisker had more tackles in 2023. He also accumulated more TFLs, QB hits, and sacks in 2022. But Brisker appeared on 100 percent of the team’s defensive snaps in the regular season as he logged 1,072 snaps. That was something he hadn’t ever done since joining the league. What a year to have your healthiest season as a pro!
© David Banks-Imagn ImagesDespite not having the type of breakout campaign that you’d want in a contract year, this past season encapsulated why Jaquan Brisker was a quality draft pick by this front office. Brisker played everywhere in Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen’s scheme. Pro Football Focus’ positional data had Brisker playing free safety (441 snaps) more often than he was in the box (370). But he also lined up along the defensive line (142 snaps), in the slot (96), and even out wide at cornerback (22). It was nice to see that type of versatility displayed on a weekly basis by Brisker.
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When it comes to the advanced metrics, Brisker’s bag was mixed. PFF graded the 26-year-old safety well as a run defender (73.7 grade ranked 34th of 98 safeties) and as a pass-rusher (73.2 grade was 23rd of 98 safeties) in 2025. However, his 50.9 coverage grade checked in at 76th among 98 safeties. That number was below average on the Pro Football Focus grading scale. However, it is the only season as a pro in which Brisker graded out below average in coverage. Perhaps the 2025 season was a blip on the radar.
By the Numbers
Tackles: 93 Solo: 52 QB Hits: 3 Passes Defended: 8 Interceptions: 1 PFF Grade: 64.6 (44th of 91 safeties)Jaquan Brisker’s Contract Status
(Contract details and figures are courtesy of Over The Cap)
Jaquan Brisker’s four-year rookie deal is in the books. The deal paid him more than $9.053 million, according to OTC’s numbers. Given that the Bears received 52 regular-season (and two postseason) starts from the 2022 second-round pick, I would say the return on investment was a good one for Chicago. But if Brisker and the Bears do not come to terms on a new deal, the Penn State product will be an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins in March.
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Jaquan Brisker is on the cusp of free agency. And after a productive four-year run in the Windy City, I can see a team ponying up to bring him into a new defense. For what it’s worth, ESPN’s Dan Graziano shares his belief that Brisker will generate interest from enough teams to price him out of Chicago’s offseason plans. Brisker’s play has certainly earned him a highly lucrative multi-year deal. However, it might not come from a Bears team that has needs along the defensive line, at linebacker, at the cornerback spot, and at the other starting safety position.
To be clear, this isn’t to say a return for Jaquan Brisker is out of the equation. But with as many needs as the Bears have, I can see this team making a tough one and not pursuing Brisker in a way that keeps him from exploring free agency. These are the types of decisions that good teams have to make annually when dealing with a salary-capped league.
If Brisker has played his last down as a member of the Chicago Bears, let it be known that he went out with what might have been his best game with the team. In Chicago’s playoff loss against the Los Angeles Rams, Brisker collected a game-high 14 tackles (including 8 solo) to go along with one sack, one tackle-for-loss, and a quarterback hit. That is the type of box score stuffing performance that Brisker can provide in 2026. Whether he does it for the Bears or another team remains to be seen.
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