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Pittsburgh's newest safety, Jaquan Brisker, named his all-time favorite Steelers in his appearance with the media since joining the Steel City.
Jaquan Brisker , born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, finally returned home in 2026 NFL free agency , signing a one-year contract with the Steelers . And it didn't take long for fans to learn about his favorite all-time players in team history. Speaking with reporters for the first time as a Steeler, Brisker revealed that wide receiver Antonio Brown and safety Troy Polamalu were his two favorite players to ever don the Black and Gold.
NEWS: New #Steelers star defensive back Jaquan Brisker revealed that his favorite Pittsburgh players growing up were Troy Polamalu and Antonio Brown. Brisker grew up in the Pittsburgh area, in Wilkinsburg, and attended Gateway High School in Monroeville. pic.
twitter. com/fc9xPfdqzH ā MLFootball (@MLFootball) March 16, 2026 Although Brown didn't enjoy the smoothest of exits from Pittsburgh, it's difficult to find two more impactful Steelers than him or Polamalu over the past two decades, as both are regarded as some of the greatest players at their respective positions. Brisker, a homegrown Yinzer, possesses shades of Polamalu in his game, as he's an incredibly physical safety and is without a doubt one of the league's most elite tacklers.
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