Chicagoan Football Player Douglas Coleman III Discharged from Hospital and Heading Back to Chicago Following Shocking On-field Mishap
Coach Matt Eberflusshared in a chat with 670 The Fan in Chicago on Friday that Coleman was "feeling great" and heading back to Chicago.
"Dude Coleman, who had an incident yesterday, is out of the hospital now and moving around," Eberflus mentioned during the afternoon. "I actually spoke with him. He's in high spirits. I believe his plane's touch down in Chicago around now."
Coleman experienced an injury in the early stages of the third quarter while trying to grab Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Cornell Powell. He hit the ground and remained still as players from both teams knelt down and healthcare professionals tended to him.
Eventually, Coleman was transferred onto a stretcher and moved to a medical cart. His Bears colleagues and coaches made their way to the cart to offer their support.
The supporters at Arrowhead Stadium offered Coleman a loving round of applause as he was wheeled away from the fields.
Despite Coleman's exit, the Bears managed to defeat the Chiefs 34-21, securing a 4-0 record for the preseason.
Post-match, Eberflus confirmed to journalists that Coleman had some mobility in his limbs and had subsequently been taken to the hospital for further assessment.
"While I was standing near the Chiefs sideline, I could see him wiggling his limbs," Eberflus stated. "He gave us a triumphant thumbs-up, which really uplifted our team spirit. However, I can't provide more information than that. He's currently undergoing examinations at the hospital."
Coleman, who is 26 years old, was not selected in the 2020 NFL Draft but played in the Canadian Football League for the past couple of seasons. He signed a future agreement with the Bears during the off-season.
"Coleman's enthusiasm for football remains undeterred, as he mentioned his eagerness to get back into sports after his hospital stay."
"Once Coleman is fully recovered, we can expect him to rejoin the team's training sessions and contribute to our sporting endeavors."
