Bears' Head Coach Matt Eberflus Discusses Jaquan Brisker's Injury Ahead of Week 1 Game
Amidst all the buzz around the Chicago Bears' revamped offense, the defense also has its share of emerging talents. One such player is second-year safety Jaquan Brisker, who was gearing up for a breakout year. Regrettably, he's spent most of training camp sidelined with a soft-tissue injury.
Brisker sat out all three preseason games due to this issue, and as the Bears prepare for their Week 1 face-off against the Green Bay Packers, Coach Matt Eberflus was non-committal about Brisker's availability, according to Josh Schrock from NBC Sports Chicago.
«We'll have to wait and see how the rehab process unfolds over the weekend. He's working on his recovery daily�Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and even into Tuesday. Only after he starts participating in full-contact drills will we really get a sense of where he stands,» stated Eberflus.
The coach's remarks don't provide much clarity on Brisker's injury, other than confirming it's a soft-tissue type. However, the Bears seem to have a rehabilitation plan lined up for him. Whether that plan will have him back in action by Week 1 remains uncertain.
Having Brisker available against the Packers would be a significant asset for Chicago. In his rookie year, he recorded 104 tackles, four sacks, and one interception over 15 starts.
As the Bears aim to redefine themselves, Brisker is viewed as a cornerstone for their defensive unit. With the Packers game quickly approaching, Eberflus and the team are hopeful that Brisker's rehab will put him back on the field sooner rather than later.
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