Following the preseason game, head coach Andy Reid and his coaching staff are faced with the challenging task of finalizing the roster to 53 players. Taylor Kauffman is reporting from Arrowhead Stadium, highlighting several players who are making a strong impact during training camp.
Notable rookies, including Xavier Worthy and Carson Steele, are competing for roster spots, with others like Louis Rees-Zammit also making an impression on special teams. Kingsley appears to have a firm hold on the left tackle position, but it remains to be seen if anyone else will challenge him for those reps. Another player to keep an eye on is Kadarius Toney, who is currently considered somewhat on the edge in terms of team selection.
The competition at cornerback is particularly fierce following the departure of L’Jarius Sneed. Joshua Williams, who missed practice due to a hamstring injury, is in need of playing time as several veteran players are vying for that crucial role. While the game may not attract significant fan attention, the stakes are high for the players on the field tonight.
In other news, Chicago Bears safety Douglas Coleman III has been discharged from a Kansas City area hospital after suffering a serious on-field injury during a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Coleman, 26, was taken off the field on a stretcher in the third quarter after a tackle attempt on Chiefs receiver Cornell Powell left him motionless.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus reported that Coleman was in “good spirits” and was returning to Chicago, noting that he had movement in his limbs and even gave a thumbs up while being attended to on the field. Fans at Arrowhead Stadium showed their support with an ovation as Coleman was carted off. The Bears finished the preseason unbeaten at 4-0, defeating the Chiefs 34-21. Coleman, who went undrafted in 2020 and has played in the Canadian Football League, signed a futures contract with Chicago this offseason.