Bears security Jaquan Brisker received’t play in opposition to the Packers on Sunday, which means his season ended Oct. 6 when he suffered a concussion against the Panthers. He performed simply 5 video games and missed the ultimate 12.
Brisker, 25, has had three documented concussions within the first three seasons of his NFL profession. It isn’t identified definitively whether or not he had any at Penn State or in highschool.
“There’s at all times the human aspect and the well being aspect and we need to ensure he’s in a very good place and stays wholesome,” normal supervisor Ryan Poles mentioned in October, the final time the Bears have given an replace on Brisker. “We’ll take our time and ensure he’s fully wholesome and ensure the coaching employees is concerned in that to ensure he’s in a very good place now and into the long run.”
Poles picked Brisker within the second spherical (No. 48 general) in 2022, his first draft class. His rookie contract expires on the finish of subsequent season, placing him up for contract extension negotiations this offseason. Will probably be troublesome, nonetheless, for the staff to resolve on his future given the issues about his well being.
In 35 profession video games, Brisker has 249 tackles, together with six sacks, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries.
