Bears explore safety options following Coby Bryant injury during practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Chicago Bears are assessing their roster options after safety Coby Bryant was carted off during practice due to a left leg injury. With no immediate update on Bryant's condition, speculation about potential signings has begun. Five available safeties, including Xavier Woods, Donovan Wilson, Taylor Rapp, Jordan Poyer, and Harrison Smith, are being considered as possible additions to strengthen the secondary. The Bears aim to ensure depth in the event Bryant misses time on the field.
- •Coby Bryant suffered a left leg injury during a padded practice on August 3.
- •Bryant was visibly emotional while being carted off the field.
- •Xavier Woods and Donovan Wilson are among the free agents being considered.
- •Taylor Rapp and Jordan Poyer also present viable options for the Bears.
- •Harrison Smith could provide veteran leadership if signed.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — 5 safeties Bears could consider signing after Coby Bryant injury
"Here are five safeties that the Chicago Bears could consider signing if Coby Bryant is forced to miss time due to injury.
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