Bears S Jaquan Brisker, an unrestricted free agent, 'for sure' wants to re-sign

Now that the Bears' season is over after losing to the Rams 20-17 in the divisional round of the playoffs Sunday, they have big free-agent decisions ahead. One of the most notable names heading to free agency is safety Jaquan Brisker, a 2022 second-round draft pick who has been a starter all four seasons.

Brisker was down after the game, regretting the missed opportunity, and said, "The team will look different, and it’s sad because this was a special group. I really care about my teammates and my coaches and this city, and who knows what’s next?”

That prompted the question of whether he'd be back, to which he replied, "We will see. Hopefully I am, but if not and the grass is greener [elsewhere], God has my back.”

Brisker said he "for sure" wants to be a Bear, but that is not totally in his hands.

He missed 12 games last season, mostly because of a concussion, but other than that started 15 games each of his first two seasons and all 17 this season. He had 93 tackles, an interception and a sack this season.