Chicago Bears safety Douglas Coleman III was released from a Kansas City area hospital early Friday morning, hours after being injured in a Thursday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Coleman suffered a serious spinal contusion and other injuries during the game, but there was no evidence of neurological damage, according to a statement from the team.
Chicago Bears safety Douglas Coleman III was released from a Kansas City area hospital early Friday morning, hours after he suffered a frightening injury in a Thursday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Coleman was injured while tackling Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in the second half of the game. He was taken off the field on a stretcher and taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
Chicago Bears' Douglas Coleman III Released from Hospital After Frightening Injury
The Bears announced in a statement early Friday morning that Coleman had been released from the hospital and was back in Chicago. The team said that Coleman suffered a serious spinal contusion and other injuries, but that there was no evidence of neurological damage.
Coleman is expected to undergo further evaluation by team doctors in the coming days. The Bears said that they will provide updates on his condition as they become available.
The injury to Coleman was a scary moment for the Bears and their fans. Coleman is a key member of the Bears' defense, and his loss would be a big blow to the team.
However, the news that Coleman was released from the hospital and that there was no evidence of neurological damage is a positive sign. The Bears will be hoping that Coleman can make a full recovery and return to the field soon.
In the meantime, the Bears will have to find a way to replace Coleman in their lineup. The team has a number of options, including Deon Bush, Eddie Jackson, and Clinton-Dix.
The Bears are scheduled to play the New York Giants on Sunday at Soldier Field. It is unclear if Coleman will be able to play in that game.
The injury to Coleman is a reminder of the dangers of playing football. Every time a player takes the field, they are putting their health at risk. The Bears and their fans will be hoping that Coleman makes a full recovery and that he can return to the field soon.
