Bears player in ambulance

Ottawa Redblacks wide receiver Jaelon Acklin was hospitalized after a serious fall during a game against the BC Lions, where he attempted a catch and landed awkwardly on his back. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter while the Redblacks led 27-24, and Acklin had recorded three catches for 43 yards prior to the injury. Meanwhile, Chicago Bears defensive back Douglas Coleman III suffered a frightening injury during a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs, where he lay motionless on the field after a tackle. He was treated by medical staff and subsequently transported to a hospital, where he was reported to be moving his extremities and in good spirits the following day. Coleman, who had played for the Ottawa Redblacks prior to joining the Bears, has now been discharged from the hospital, raising hopes for his recovery and future in the NFL. Both incidents highlight the physical dangers athletes face in professional football.