Jaquan Brisker

Pittsburgh Steelers, Safety
Age: 26y-10m-29d (Apr 20, 1999)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Penn State
Drafted: Round 2 (#48 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Andre Odom (Athletes First)
2026 Cap Hit

$5,500,000

2026 Cash

$5,500,000

Career Earnings

$9,253,423

2026-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Jaquan Brisker signed a 1 year, $5,500,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $4,285,000 signing bonus, $4,285,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000. In 2026, Brisker will earn a base salary of $1,215,000 and a signing bonus of $4,285,000, while carrying a cap hit of $5,500,000 and a dead cap value of $4,285,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,500,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,285,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,285,000
Total GTD:
$4,285,000
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 27 $5,500,000 1.83% $5,500,000 $5,500,000 $4,285,000
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 27 $1,215,000 $4,285,000 $5,500,000 1.83% $4,285,000
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 27 $1,215,000 $4,285,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2022-2025 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $7,355,540
Average Salary:
$1,838,885
Signing Bonus:
$2,529,484
GTD at Sign:
$3,568,827
Total GTD:
$3,568,827
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$9,253,423

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 23
Active
$3,234,484
$3,234,484
2023 24
Active
$1,039,343
$4,273,827
2024 25
Injured
$1,564,776
$5,838,603
2025 26
Active
$3,414,820
$9,253,423
Total      
$9,253,423
$9,253,423
2026 27
Active
$5,500,000
Total
$14,753,423

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $6,524,028 $2,529,484 - - $8,820 $191,091 $9,253,423
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
23
$705,000
$2,529,484
$3,234,484
$3,234,484
2023
24
$1,039,343
$1,039,343
$4,273,827
2024
25
$1,373,685
$191,091
$1,564,776
$5,838,603
2025
26
$3,406,000
$8,820
$3,414,820
$9,253,423
Total
$6,524,028
$2,529,484
$8,820
$191,091
$9,253,423
$9,253,423
2026
27
$1,215,000
$4,285,000
$5,500,000
Total
$7,739,028
$6,814,484
$8,820
$191,091
$14,753,423

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $6,524,028 $2,529,484 - - $8,820 $191,091 $9,253,423

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2024 CHI 11 - 18 Concussion
  • Mar 16, 2026 Signed a 1 year $5.5 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Oct 06, 2023 Fined $9,287 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Kansas City (KC)
  • Jul 26, 2022 Signed a 4 year $7.35 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Apr 29, 2022 Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 2 (#48 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 06, 2023 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Kansas City (KC) $9,287
Fines: 1 $9,287
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 CHI 17 17 1,072 92.97 1 93 52 41 0 1
2024 CHI 5 5 294 25.90 1 40 23 17 1 1
2023 CHI 15 15 895 78.99 1 105 66 39 2 1
2022 CHI 15 15 955 92.45 4 104 73 31 1 1

Calculated Market Value

$11.1M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $33,269,058
  • Avg. Salary: $11,089,686
  • NFL Rank: 270
  • S Rank: 19

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $5,500,000
  • NFL Rank: 448
  • S Rank: 34

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Jaquan Brisker to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Jalen Thompson 3 $36,000,000 $12,000,000 24
Josh Metellus 3 $36,000,000 $12,000,000 27
Talanoa Hufanga 3 $39,000,000 $13,000,000 26
Xavier McKinney 4 $67,000,000 $16,750,000 24
Averages 3 $44,500,000 $13,437,500 25.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Brisker's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
3 $38,799,999 $12,933,333

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Brisker statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Int/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Int/Gm Catch Rate/Yr Rating
Jalen Thompson
2020-2021
 66.67 63.20 4.32 0.14 72.75 69.15
Josh Metellus
2023-2024
 100.00 88.73 4.03 0.09 82.25 68.85
Talanoa Hufanga
2023-2024
 50.00 57.51 3.47 0.18 85.65 64.15
Xavier McKinney
2022-2023
 76.47 93.50 4.08 0.12 56.15 72.80
Average 73.29 75.74 3.98 0.13 74.20 68.74
Jaquan Brisker
2024-2025
 64.71 59.43 3.41 0.09 78.70 62.85
Pct Change -11.71 -21.53 -14.32 -30.77 -6.06 -8.57
Median Prime % Change -13.02%
Average Prime % Change -15.49%

Calculated Market Value: Jaquan Brisker

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
3 years, $33,269,058 $11,089,686
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