Leonard Floyd Injury: Bears OLB Ruled out for Week 17 vs. Vikings

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd has impressed throughout his rookie season, but he had to exit Week 16's game against the Washington Redskins with a concussion.

 On Sunday, the Bears announced he would not play against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. 

This isn't the first time Floyd has dealt with a head injury.

The No. 9 overall pick in the 2016 draft was carted off the field with an apparent neck injury during the Bears' Week 11 loss to the New York Giants, and he was later diagnosed with a concussion following a scary scene at MetLife Stadium. 

Floyd proceeded to miss Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans, but he returned in time to suit up for the Bears' Week 13 showdown with the San Francisco 49ers. 

When healthy, the Georgia Bulldogs product has flashed the tantalizing potential that made him such a coveted prospect in advance of the draft. 

In 12 appearances, Floyd has racked up seven sacks, 33 total tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery for a touchdown.

With Floyd banged up once again, Pernell McPhee should hold down the fort at left outside linebacker.