Jaquan Brisker fined nearly $18,000 for hit on Deshaun Watson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 5:35 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Jaquan Brisker, a former Chicago Bears safety now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been fined $17,911 for a hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. The incident occurred last week during the Steelers' 27-6 victory. After the game, Brisker expressed his disagreement with both the flag and the fine. Watson later entered concussion protocol following the hit. Brisker, a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, played four seasons for the Bears before signing a one-year deal with the Steelers in March 2026.
- •Brisker fined $17,911 for hit on Watson during Steelers game.
- •Watson has since entered concussion protocol.
- •Brisker criticized the penalty after the game.
- •He played for the Bears before joining the Steelers in 2026.
- •The Steelers won their game against the Browns 27-6.
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