BREAKING: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has left the game against the Chicago Bears after a hard hit to the head during the second quarter at Soldier Field on September 23, 2023. Love is currently being evaluated for a suspected concussion following the incident involving Bears defensive end Austin Booker, who struck Love with the crown of his helmet, resulting in a personal foul penalty.
The hit occurred midway through the second quarter. After being knocked down, Love managed to stand and sprint to the sideline before heading to the blue injury tent and subsequently the locker room. Backup quarterback Malik Willis stepped in to replace him. This incident marks the second time in three games that Love has exited a matchup against the Bears due to injury, having previously left a game last season with numbness in his throwing hand.
As of the moment Love left the field, the Packers were leading 3-0 thanks to a 26-yard field goal from kicker Brandon McManus. Both teams had struggled on crucial fourth-and-one plays in the first quarter, adding to the tension of the matchup.
Officials are expected to provide updates on Love’s condition shortly, as fans and teammates await news on the quarterback’s health. The Packers will need to adjust their strategy moving forward, depending on the outcome of Love’s evaluation. This developing situation underscores the physical toll of the game and its impact on player safety.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds, and watch for further announcements regarding Love’s status and the team’s response in the remainder of the game.
