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Jaquan Brisker Announces Steelers Jersey Number
New Pittsburgh Steelers safety will wear No. 3 for the 2026 season.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:04pm
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Jaquan Brisker, the new Pittsburgh Steelers safety, revealed during his introductory press conference that he will wear No. 3 for the team, the same number he wore in high school. Brisker previously wore No. 9 with the Chicago Bears, but that number belongs to longtime Steelers kicker Chris Boswell. Brisker has always worn single-digit numbers, including No. 1 in college at Penn State.
Why it matters
The jersey number a player wears can hold significance, both personally and historically for the team. Brisker's choice to continue wearing No. 3, which has been worn by notable Steelers players like kicker Jeff Reed and quarterback Russell Wilson, shows his desire to continue that tradition.
The details
Punter Corliss Waitman was the last Steelers player to wear No. 3, but he signed with the San Francisco 49ers in free agency. Brisker, who turns 27 next month, spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Chicago Bears, starting all 52 games he played for them and racking up four interceptions and 342 total tackles.
- Brisker revealed his jersey number during his introductory press conference on Monday, March 16, 2026.
The players
Jaquan Brisker
A new safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Brisker previously played for the Chicago Bears for four seasons after being drafted in the second round in 2022.
Chris Boswell
The longtime kicker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who currently wears the No. 9 jersey that Brisker wore with the Bears.
Corliss Waitman
The former Steelers punter who last wore the No. 3 jersey that Brisker will now don.
Jeff Reed
A notable Steelers player who previously wore the No. 3 jersey that Brisker has chosen.
Russell Wilson
The quarterback who wore the No. 3 jersey for the Steelers in the 2024 season.
What’s next
Brisker will officially don the No. 3 jersey when the Steelers begin their 2026 season.
The takeaway
Brisker's choice to wear the No. 3 jersey, which has been worn by notable Steelers players in the past, shows his desire to continue that tradition and make his mark on the team. As a new addition to the Steelers' safety room, Brisker's jersey number selection is a symbolic gesture of his commitment to the organization.
