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Bears provide updates on Luther Burden and safety Coby Bryant injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:37 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Bears provide updates on Luther Burden and safety Coby Bryant injuries

Summary

The Chicago Bears shared injury updates on August 11 regarding wide receiver Luther Burden III and safety Coby Bryant. Burden is expected to miss the remainder of the preseason due to a groin injury, but head coach Ben Johnson remains optimistic about his return for the regular season. In contrast, Bryant underwent knee surgery that could sideline him for up to six months after suffering a significant injury during practice last week. The Bears face challenges in their secondary as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Luther Burden likely to miss preseason but aims for Week 1 return.
•Coby Bryant faces a 4-6 month recovery from knee surgery.
•Injuries have depleted the Bears' secondary heading into the season.
•Caleb Williams gains attention in camp as starting quarterback.
•Offensive line may need to perform well to offset defensive issues.

Latest Updates

11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Bears Share Hopeful News on Luther Burden After Catastrophe Hits Defense

What they're saying

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The Chicago Bears had a mixed bag of injury news on Tuesday including updates on Luther Burden, Coby Bryant and Ozzy Trapilo. The post Bears Share Hopeful News on Luther Burden After Catastrophe Hits Defense appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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