Lance Briggs

Lance Briggs transitioned from a celebrated NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears to an analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, offering insights on football. After a distinguished collegiate career at the University of Arizona from 1999 to 2002, Lance Briggs became a three-time first-team All-Pac-10 Conference selection as a linebacker. During his time with the Arizona Wildcats, he accumulated 308 tackles, 10.5 sacks, and 16 interceptions over 33 games, laying the groundwork for his professional journey. This consistent performance led to his selection by the Chicago Bears in the third round (68th overall) of the 2003 NFL draft.

His excellence was recognized with a 6-year, $36 million contract in 2008 and a position on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. Briggs concluded his career with impressive statistics: 1,181 total tackles, 15 sacks, 16 forced fumbles, 16 interceptions, and 6 defensive touchdowns. Following his retirement from the NFL in 2015, Briggs seamlessly transitioned into media, joining NBC Sports Chicago as a Bears analyst for their ‘Football Aftershow.’ In this ongoing capacity, he provides expert commentary and insightful analysis on football, contributing alongside other former players. Demonstrating an expansion into other professional interests, Briggs also co-created a science fiction graphic novel titled ‘The Trap,’ which successfully launched via Kickstarter in 2020.

Briggs continues his respected role as an analyst for NBC Sports Chicago’s ‘Football Aftershow,’ offering his seasoned perspective on the sport. His creative ventures are also ongoing, with ‘The Trap’ graphic novel marking his successful entry into publishing and demonstrating his diverse talents beyond the gridiron.