NFL Chicago Bears defensive back Douglas Coleman III

Bears S Douglas Coleman III released from hospital

Bears safety Douglas Coleman III returned to Chicago on Friday after being hospitalized overnight in Kansas City.

Coach Matt Eberflus gave an update to 670 The Score on Friday, saying Coleman was walking and in good spirits following a frightening incident in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Chiefs.

Coleman, 26, was hurt while making a tackle on the first play from scrimmage in the second half. His neck appeared to snap backward when he made contact with Kansas City wide receiver Cornell Powell.

Coleman was tended to by medical personnel and placed on a stabilizing board before being loaded into an ambulance. Eberflus said after the Bears’ 34-21 win that Coleman had movement in his limbs.

Coleman has yet to play in the NFL. He is trying to make Chicago’s roster after spending three seasons with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League. He went undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2020 and spent the rest of that year on the Denver Broncos’ practice squad.

–Field Level Media

Aug 1, 2024; Canton, Ohio, USA;  Chicago Bears safety Douglas Coleman III (38) and cornerback Josh Blackwell (39) defend a pass against the Houston Texans during the third quarter at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Bears S Douglas Coleman III leaves preseason game in ambulance

Chicago Bears safety Douglas Coleman III was taken off the field in an ambulance during Thursday night’s preseason game against the host Kansas City Chiefs.

Coleman was hurt making a tackle on the first play from scrimmage of the second half. He came behind Chiefs wide receiver Cornell Powell and his neck appeared to snap back when making contact with Powell’s body.

Coleman was tended to by medical personnel and placed on a stabilizing board before the ambulance came for him.

The 26-year-old Coleman has yet to play in the NFL. He was attempting to make Chicago’s roster after spending two seasons with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League. He went undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2020.

–Field Level Media