The linebacker offered up some harsh criticism of NBA players who refused to play in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting. Jacob was shot in the back seven times by a Kenosha police officer and is reportedly paralyzed following the incident. What's more is that he's currently being handcuffed to his hospital bed. Several NBA franchises have refused to participate in playoff games to protest the shooting and draw more attention to police brutality.

Brian, in an Instagram Story, shared, "Brett Favre played the MNF game the day his dad died, threw 4 TDs in the first half, and was a legend for playing in the face of adversity. NBA players boycott the playoffs because a dude reaching for a knife, wanted on a felony sexual assault warrant, was shot by police."

Several folks have pointed out that Brian's echoed claim that Jacob was armed has been hotly contested, and he came under fire for his comments, including by denouncements from his own team.

The team was quick to separate themselves from Brian, with a statement saying, "The social media posts in no way reflect the values or opinions of the Chicago Bears organization."

The franchise put together a players statement that reacted to the shooting of Jacob Blake, stating, "We need action not only today, but in the days to come."

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