LSU DB Greg Brooks undergoes surgery to remove brain tumor after missing Week 3 game with ‘medical emergency’

LSU beginning protection Greg Brooks underwent a success emergency surgery closing week to remove a “large” brain tumor, Brooks’ circle of relatives announced Wednesday. Brooks, who joined this system in 2022 after shifting from Arkansas, had overlooked LSU’s Week 3 win at Mississippi State for what Tigers trainer Brian Kelly cited as a “medical emergency.” 

(*3*) Brooks’ circle of relatives mentioned within the commentary. “This means the world to us at this difficult time. Greg continues to fight, and we await further clarity on the extent of that battle.”

Kelly mentioned all through the SEC coaches teleconference Wednesday that Brooks skilled dizziness a number of days ahead of the Mississippi State game, main to an MRI that exposed the tumor. Kelly mentioned the workforce was once up to now acutely aware of Brooks affected by bouts of vertigo, which proved to be a symptom of the tumor. 

Brooks’ standing shifting ahead in 2023 is unclear, although Kelly mentioned Brooks hopes to be “playing again this year” if cleared to go back in wake of the tumor. Brooks began all 14 video games for LSU within the 2022 season because the Tigers captured the SEC West identify in Kelly’s first 12 months on the helm. He was once credited with 8 overall tackles all through LSU’s first two video games of 2023. 

The Twelfth-ranked Tigers proceed SEC play Saturday once they host Arkansas. Both groups input at 2-1 at the season after struggling losses in nonconference play. LSU dropped its season-opener towards Florida State in Orlando, whilst the Razorbacks are recent off a Week 3 house loss to BYU.