Current Bears Players Respond To Brian Urlacher’s Controversial Post

Early Thursday morning, former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher offered his perspective on NBA players choosing to boycott playoff games. Here is the post that ended up sparking debates across the sports landscape.

Brian Urlacher calls out NBA players pic.twitter.com/JNAkngSq5b

— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) August 27, 2020

Urlacher’s post not only riled up fans and media members but also active Chicago Bears players. Here is what they are saying on social media in regards to No. 54’s stance.

Everybody choosing sides, I don’t mind. It’s making it really clear who to be around and who to keep your distance from. Hurts ya heart. But as is life right

— akiem hicks (@The_Dream99) August 27, 2020

When someone shows you who they are…believe them. #RealTalk

— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) August 27, 2020

You never should put anyone on to high of a pedestal. Politicians, Athletes, Entertainers- No one. You may get disappointed

— Sherrick (@SherrickM) August 27, 2020

Will the organization respond?

Current Bears linebacker, Josh Woods, stated the organization is going to address the posts from Urlacher.

No, but we’re going to. #BlackLivesMatter @BUrlacher54 https://t.co/Zdtj0eDw5j

— BlackLivesMatter (@allhail_JWoods) August 27, 2020

It will be interesting to see how the team handles this as Urlacher is universally perceived as a legend in the eyes of most Chicago Bears fans. Will they issue a statement or keep it in house? No matter the route the team decides to take, it will no doubt initiate even more conversations across the sports world.