Jaquan Brisker’s named unexpectedly popped up on the Chicago Bears‘ injury report this week, leading up to the team’s Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
The hard-hitting safety was nursing a quadriceps issue that kept him off the practice field Thursday. Unfortunately, considering his injury history, it’s always going to be a tad concerning whenever Brisker misses time. Fortunately for Brisker and the Bears, he was a full participant in Friday’s practice, a good sign he’ll be available to play Monday night against the Commanders.
It was his first notable setback of the season, so it may be something to keep an eye on in Washington, but if it were anything serious, he wouldn’t have been a full participant.
Jaquan Brisker’s Injury Not Serious, Will Likely Play Week 6 vs. Commanders
GettyJaquan Brisker of the Chicago Bears appeared on the injury report this week. He should play Week 6 vs. the Washington Commanders.
Any time Brisker’s name shows up on an injury report, it will probably draw attention because of what’s come before. As a rookie in 2022, he missed time with a concussion, and in 2023 he battled through hamstring and groin issues.
The following season was even more frustrating. A hard hit in 2024 landed him in concussion protocol and eventually onto the injured reserve list in mid-November, cutting short what was shaping up to be a strong campaign. He’s been vocal about how difficult that recovery was, and how determined he’s been to put that chapter behind him.
When healthy, Brisker is one of the most productive and underrated safeties in football. He racked up 104 tackles and 4.0 sacks as a rookie, followed by another 105 tackles in 2023. Before the concussion derailed his 2024 season, he had already logged 40 tackles, a sack, and an interception in just five games.
Through four games in 2025, he’s sitting at 21 total tackles with a pass defensed and a QB hit.
2025 Will Be a Huge Year for Brisker
This year’s campaign is especially crucial for Brisker. With starting corner Jaylon Johnson now on injured reserve and the secondary stretched thin, the Bears are relying heavily on their fourth-year safety to hold everything together.
His instincts in run support, ability to disguise blitzes and communication in coverage have always been assets, and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has used him well so far. It’s fair to say that Brisker has been one of the most indispensable players on the Bears roster since his arrival, and he continues to be.
That’s why his rapid return to full practice participation this week is such a big deal. A midweek quadriceps flare-up could have turned into another frustrating storyline, but instead, it was a brief blip that ended with Brisker ready to go against Washington Week 6.
For a player whose 2024 season ended far too soon, seeing his name listed as a full participant had to give everyone associated with the team a huge sigh of relief. With Chicago sitting at 2-2 and still fighting to prove itself in a loaded NFC, that’s some of the best news they could’ve gotten all week.
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