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Why is Patrick John Flueger taking a leave of absence from Chicago PD? Details explored
By Anjali Singh
Modified Oct 22, 2025 07:35 ET

Chicago PD fans were caught off guard when Patrick John Flueger, who has been portraying Officer Adam Ruzek since the show's initial premiere in 2014, told supporters he would be leaving the NBC series. The actor, who has been a mainstay on the Chicago PD cast for over a decade, announced the news through a heartfelt Instagram post, leaving fans stunned as to why the decision was made.

The announcement is a short-term leave, not a permanent exit. It's for personal reasons. Fans might be overemphasizing the timing, but NBC and Flueger himself have kept mum, being professional about his choice. Let's see what's officially been made public so far.

Patrick John Flueger's announcement caught Chicago PD fans

Patrick John Flueger announced his exit on his official Instagram page, thanking the Chicago PD cast and fans for their support. His notice was not divulging details but stating that he was taking a break to attend to personal issues. The notice was reactive, genuine, and thankful in tone, emphasizing the importance of the character Adam Ruzek and his Chicago PD experience to him throughout the years.

Websites such as Deadline, People, and EW corroborated the story shortly after his announcement went out. Deadline explained that the star's temporary departure was internally accepted by producers and NBC. It was friendly and with the full backing of the Chicago PD creative team.

There were no controversies, disputes, or reported creative differences, but a personal choice to take a step back.

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Edited (10/22/25 07:51 AM)