Bears face major setback as Coby Bryant expected to miss 4-6 months
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Coby Bryant, the Chicago Bears' new safety, is set to miss 4-6 months following knee surgery this summer. This injury significantly impacts the Bears, as Bryant was a key offseason signing with a three-year, $40 million deal after previously playing for the Seattle Seahawks. Without him, the Bears’ secondary faces considerable challenges as they prepare for the upcoming season. There is hope that Bryant might return in time for playoff contention, depending on his recovery timeline.
- •Coby Bryant undergoes knee surgery, expected recovery of 4-6 months.
- •Bryant signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the Bears.
- •The injury threatens his entire debut season.
- •Coaches hope for a playoff return if the Bears qualify.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bears get awful 4-6 month injury news on Coby Bryant after $40M contract
"This is some awful news for the Bears and their big free agent signing.
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