Bears Safety Jaquan Brisker Returns After Missing Most of 2024 Season
Bears Safety Jaquan Brisker Returns After Missing Most of 2024 Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The second day of Chicago Bears minicamp is officially in the books, and the action is heating up. With new head coach Ben Johnson continuing to shape the team's identity, both the offense and defense turned in strong moments. But while the competition remains fierce on the field, it was the return of a familiar presence that may end up being the highlight of the week.
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Jaquan Brisker, 26, made his long-awaited return to the practice field. Now entering his third season with the Bears, the hard-hitting safety missed 11 games last year due to a concussion sustained in Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers.
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His return was documented in clips from Bears on CHSN, with the full interview available at chicagobears.com. Brisker spoke at length during media availability, reflecting on the mental and physical toll of being sidelined.
'It was hard being away from football, especially week to week,' he said.
'It was kind of sad, depressing, things like that. But I got over it. It's time to move on, and I'm back now.'
Brisker emphasized that he doesn't plan to change his aggressive play style.
'I'm going to continue to play the same way,' he said.
'That was my first time really having a contact injury. He hit his head on my neck… really just moving on from that.'
He explained that the injury was a vestibular concussion and offered insight into his recovery process:
'Just really working side to side, catching tennis balls, just doing different things to get my nervous system back right. That's really what it was about.'
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This marks Brisker's third concussion in as many seasons, but before the setback, he was trending upward. In 2023, he posted 105 total tackles, 9 passes defended, and two forced fumbles—earning recognition as one of the Bears' most promising defenders.
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Despite his concussion history, Brisker made it clear that retirement was never an option. His return now is more than symbolic; it's strategic.
As the Bears continue to build momentum this offseason, having Brisker healthy and back in the mix could help stabilize a defense in need of leadership. Time will tell if he can stay on the field—but for now, his presence is a welcome sight.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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