Brisker collected 10 tackles in the Bears' 24-17 win over the Titans on Sunday. 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.
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Team
Chicago Bears
Birthdate
4/20/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 2; Pk (CHI)
Birthplace
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Position
DB
College
Penn State
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Chicago Bears
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
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Brisker collected 10 tackles in the Bears' 24-17 win over the Titans on Sunday. 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.
Brisker (undisclosed) was not listed on the Bears' injury report Wednesday. 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.
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. 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).
Brisker averaged 104.5 tackles and 15 games played during his first two years with the Bears. 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.
Brisker missed the Bears' last two games while in the protocol. He will likely step back into a starting role at safety Week 10, and he projects as a solid IDP option after amassing 45 tackles, a forced fumble and a half sack through his first seven appearances on the season.
Eberflus noted that Brisker cleared concussion protocols last Monday, but started to feel ill and had a fever that persisted throughout the week. He was ruled out of Week 8 on Saturday, and although his illness symptoms cleared Sunday, he started feeling other symptoms and re-entered the league's concussion protocols as a result. Eberflus acknowledged that it is a "unique situation," and said that Brisker and the team were in constant communication over the cornerback's health. The 2022 second-round pick will be eligible to play against the Saints in Week 9 as long as he's able to clear protocols for the second straight week.
After missing practice for all of last week due to an illness, Brisker is in concussion protocol following Chicago's 30-13 loss at the Chargers in Week 8, in which he was sidelined. The Bears' injury reports this week will shed more light on his availability for Sunday's game at New Orleans.
Brisker wasn't able to participate in practice this week while dealing with an illness, and this will be the first game he's missed of the season. Quindell Johnson could be in line for an uptick in defensive snaps Sunday, especially if Eddie Jackson (foot) is also ruled out.
Brisker logged 10 tackles in the Bears' Week 7 win over the Raiders, but also may have picked up some sort of bug. More clarity on his status for this week's game against the Chargers will come as the week progresses. Quindell Johnson would be next man up should Brisker have to miss any time.