Bears place safety Jaquan Brisker on injured reserve because of Week 5 concussion
The Chicago Bears have placed safety Jaquan Brisker on injured reserve because of a concussion; he has missed the past four games.9 HOURS AGO
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Bears Place Jaquan Brisker on IR After Lengthy Spell in Concussion Protocol Brisker had been in concussion protocol since Oct. 7.
9 HOURS AGO • SI.COM
Chicago Bears put safety Jaquan Brisker on IR Brisker suffered the injury back in Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers.
10 HOURS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM
Placed on injured reserve The Bears placed Brisker (concussion) on injured reserve Thursday, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
Impact Brisker entered concussion protocols following the Bears' Week 5 win over the Panthers, which has prevented from playing in each of Chicago's last four games. Now that he's been placed on injured reserve, Brisker will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 15 against the Vikings on Monday, Dec. 16 the earliest he can return. Elijah Hicks will continue to serve as the Bears' starting strong safety alongside free safety Kevin Byard.
10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Won't play vs. Packers Brisker (concussion) won't play in Sunday's game versus Green Bay, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Brisker is "week-to-week" as he continues to progress through concussion protocol. His next chance to play will be in Week 12 versus the Vikings.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Week 10 Brisker (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against New England.
Impact Brisker will miss his fourth consecutive game with the concussion. Elijah Hicks will make another start alongside Kevin Byard at safety.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
DNP to open week Brisker (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.
Impact Brisker has missed the Bears' last three games due to a concussion he suffered in Week 5 against the Panthers. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday that Brisker is unlikely to play Sunday against the Patriots, and his DNP to open the week lines up with that report. Brisker will have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols before returning to games.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to return this week Brisker (concussion) is not expected to clear protocols before Sunday's game against the Patriots, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Brisker hasn't played since Week 5, as he works to recover from a concussion and navigate the league's five-step protocols. An absence Sunday would be his fourth straight, and leave the Bears once again turning to Elijah Hicks to start at strong safety.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Brisker (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.
Impact Brisker was unable to practice all week and is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a concussion sustained in the Bears' Week 5 win over the Panthers. Elijah Hicks is expected to continue serving as Chicago's top strong safety until Brisker can pass through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Braxton Jones, Jaquan Brisker out for Cardinals game Defensive end Montez Sweat (shin), cornerback Kyler Gordon (hamstring) and guard Teven Jenkins (knee) are questionable.
NOVEMBER 1 • SUNTIMES.COM
Remains in protocols Brisker (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Brisker has been sidelined since he began suffering from concussion symptoms the Monday after their Week 5 win over the Panthers. It's not clear if the Penn State product is making much progress in his recovery, but he'll need to show he can practice and be cleared by an independent neurologist before returning to action. Considering the situation, he may be on the wrong side of questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play in Week 8 Brisker (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.
Impact It appears Brisker still hasn't passed the NFL's five-step concussion protocol following the Bears' bye week, so he's in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday. Expect Elijah Hicks to start alongside Kevin Byard as part of Chicago's top safety duo in Brisker's stead.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice Wednesday Brisker (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Brisker is day-to-day, suggesting he isn't too far from returning to football activities. Even still, if he can't practice Thursday or Friday, it's not likely that he'll suit up in Week 8.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
NFL fines Panthers TE for play that hurt Bears' Jaquan Brisker Both guys suffered concussions from the play and will miss games this weekend.
OCTOBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
NFL fines Panthers TE for play that hurt Bears' Jaquan Brisker Both guys suffered concussions from the play and will miss games this weekend.
OCTOBER 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Won't play Sunday Brisker (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Brisker began displaying concussion symptoms Monday, after the team's Week 5 win over the Panthers. Due to this, the Penn State product did not travel with the Bears to London for a Week 6 matchup, and it appears he won't be joining the team on a later flight either. In Brisker's absence, Elijah Hicks will be in line to start at strong safety.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Bears general manager Ryan Poles said Brisker (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Brisker began displaying concussion symptoms Monday, after the team's Week 5 win over the Panthers. The Penn State product did not travel with the Bears to London, but he wasn't immediately ruled out from clearing the five-step concussion protocol prior to the weekend. However, the Bears are now deciding to play it safe with Brisker, who will have Week 6 plus a Week 7 bye to potentially exit the protocol in time to return to the lineup Week 8 versus the Commanders on Oct. 27. In Brisker's absence, Elijah Hicks is expected to pick up a start at safety in London.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
In concussion protocol Brisker displayed concussion symptoms Monday is not traveling with the team to London in the evening, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Brisker presumably picked up the injury in Sunday's victory over Carolina. It was the first game he did not see the field for every defensive snap. He finished the game with five tackles (three solo), one pass defended and one forced fumble on 49 snaps (84 percent). There is a chance for him to still fly to London for Week 6 should he clear concussion protocol. If he cannot, Elijah Hicks would presumably be the next-man-up at strong safety.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Huge performance in victory Brisker tallied 12 stops, an interception and a sack in the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams on Sunday.
Impact After averaging eight tackles through three games, Brisker had his highest tackle total of the season while recording his first interception and sack of the campaign. With Brisker's worst game of 2024 being a six-tackle performance, he is a high-floor, high-upside IDP as a defensive back.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT: Jaquan Brisker's INT seals victory Bears safety Jaquan Brisker picks off Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to secure the win.
SEPTEMBER 29 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Old School, New School: Jaquan Brisker x Mark Carrier Jaquan Brisker and Mark Carrier sit down to discuss the importance of mentorship, Bears and Packers rivalry, and photo shoot fits.
SEPTEMBER 20 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Big performance in Week 1 Brisker collected 10 tackles in the Bears' 24-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.
Impact Brisker averaged seven tackles per game in each of his first two year with the Bears, so his Week 1 performance demonstrates an upside performance based on his career norms. In an emerging Chicago defense, Brisker could be in line to increase his 2022-2023 production, which could make him an elite IDP.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Wednesday Brisker (undisclosed) was not listed on the Bears' injury report Wednesday.
Impact Brisker missed multiple weeks of practice during training camp due to an unspecified injury. He was able to progress to individual drills, and it appears the 2022 second-round pick is fully healthy from whatever was ailing him. Brisker has registered back-to-back 100-tackle seasons to start his NFL career, and he will serve as the Bears' starting strong safety alongside free safety Kevin Byard.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Returns in limited capacity After missing the last three weeks due to an undisclosed injury, Brisker returned to practice in a limited capacity Tuesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's not clear what has been ailing Brisker, but the 2022 second-round pick has been sidelined with the unspecified injury and has missed both of Chicago's preseason bouts. Given that he's still limited in his practice participation, he'll likely sit out of Thursday's preseason finale against Kansas City. Once fully healthy, Brisker is slated to serve as the Bears' starting strong safety and work alongside free safety Kevin Byard (undisclosed).
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Potential to be elite IDP Brisker averaged 104.5 tackles and 15 games played during his first two years with the Bears.
Impact Since 2022, Brisker has just four games with fewer than five tackles, giving him an excellent IDP floor. In addition, the safety showed upside last year by posting at least eight tackles in four of his last nine games. If the defense around him continues to improve, Brisker may be freed up to make more big plays. The third-year player is worth considering as a starting option in IDP leagues.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
