Bears face injury challenges after win over Browns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

The Chicago Bears secured a 34-10 victory against the Cleveland Browns. Despite the win, several players left the game early due to injuries, with safety Xavier Woods suffering a groin injury and not returning. Head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Woods is among the injured as the Bears continue to deal with secondary issues, including injuries to Kyler Gordon and Coby Bryant. The team will need to adjust its safety lineup as they prepare for the upcoming regular season.
- •Bears won 34-10 against the Browns on August 15, 2026.
- •Xavier Woods left the game early with a groin injury.
- •Nephi Sewell and Ruben Hyppolite also exited due to injuries.
- •Kyler Gordon remains on the PUP list; Coby Bryant is out for the season.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Bears HC Ben Johnson provides injury updates after win vs. Browns
"Bears safety Xavier Woods was banged up during the preseason win over the Browns.
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