David Montgomery took a handoff on the Bears’ first offensive snap of the preseason against the Dolphins on Aug. 14 at Soldier Field, struggled for a three-yard gain, got up gingerly and limped off the field.
And that was pretty much it for the running game in the preseason. If coach Matt Nagy intended to establish a key component of the 2021 offensive renaissance from the start, Montgomery’s injury — apparently minor — seemed to put him in a much more conservative mode.
Montgomery never saw the field again in the preseason. Damien Williams, expected to complement Montgomery in the backfield, gained 23 yards on 12 carries (1.