The preseason presents unnecessary risks when it comes to starters’ health, which is ultimately why Bears coach Matt Nagy opted to rest his starters for the second preseason game.
Which presented many players an opportunity to fight for reserve roles, among them Bears swing tackle candidate Rashaad Coward.
But the injury bug struck the Bears for the first time this preseason in the third quarter, where Coward left the field holding his left arm.
Coward exited Friday’s preseason game against the Giants with a left elbow injury and will not return.
