The Chicago Bears are juggling their roster as they trim down to 53 players. Some tough breaks come their way, as three players will be hitting the **injured reserve list**, and trust me, it’s not pretty.
Adding to the List
Douglas Coleman is first up on the list. The defensive back has had a turbulent few days. After a devastating neck injury during Thursday’s preseason finale against Kansas City, Coleman had to be rushed to the hospital. He got back on his feet on Friday and flew back to Chicago. Picture this: a warrior being whisked away for battle wounds but surviving to fight another day. In an unexpected twist, the Bears chose to waive him with an injury designation instead of putting him straight on injured reserve.
Contributing to the Pain
Then there’s Ian Wheeler. This running back was blazing trails—until he tore his ACL in the same game. If tears could mend torn ligaments, the Chicago River would’ve flooded. Wheeler has been a gem this preseason, with 12 runs for 52 yards and two TDs. That’s like a bright comet only to be suddenly extinguished!
Groin Troubles
And let’s not forget Nsimba Webster. The wide receiver is grappling with a groin injury, the nightmare of every NFL player. Webster has been a familiar face on the field, having played eight games over the last two seasons. Think of him as that reliable old name that, when called upon, always showed up. Unfortunately, his groin had other plans.
UPDATE 4:04 p.m. ET: The Bears have waived Douglas Coleman with an injury designation rather than putting him on injured reserve. Talk about a curveball!
The Bears, a team with a lot of heart and grit, are undoubtedly facing an uphill climb as they head into the regular season. There’s no room for melancholic symphonies just yet; this team has the resilience of a Peruvian Pisco Sour. Stay tuned, Bears fans. The drama, the glory, and the grit of the season have only just begun!
