Chicago Bears cornerback Douglas Coleman III was injured during the team’s preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. After making a tackle, Coleman’s head bent awkwardly to the side, resulting in him being immobilized and taken from the stadium on a stretcher. Trainers and medical staff quickly attended to him on the field, with Coleman showing movement in his extremities before being transported to the hospital for evaluation. Despite the scare, Bears coach Matt Eberflus mentioned that Coleman gave a thumbs-up while being attended to, providing some relief. The Bears went on to win the game, but the focus remained on Coleman’s well-being.
Coleman, a former CFL standout, played college football at Texas Tech and went undrafted in 2020 before signing with the Broncos and eventually joining the Ottawa Redblacks. He has shown versatility in playing multiple positions on the field and had a successful season in the CFL last year. The incident at Arrowhead Stadium serves as a reminder of the physical toll that football can take on players, even in preseason games. The Bears organization and fans will be awaiting updates on Coleman’s condition as he continues to be evaluated at the hospital.
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