Bears safety Coby Bryant out 4-6 months after knee surgery
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Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery and is expected to miss four to six months, head coach Ben Johnson announced on Tuesday. Initially reported to miss eight to ten weeks, Bryant's injury occurred on August 3 during practice, leading to significant disappointment for the team and fans. Signed to a three-year, $40 million contract this offseason, Bryant was anticipated to be a key player in the Bears' secondary. As a result, the Bears are likely to rely on veteran Cam Lewis and newly signed Xavier Woods to fill the void, along with rookie Dillon Thieneman.
- •Coby Bryant had knee surgery on August 11, 2026.
- •Expected recovery time is four to six months.
- •Bryant was injured during practice on August 3.
- •The Bears will use Cam Lewis and Xavier Woods in his place.
- •Bryant was signed this offseason for $40 million.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Bears safety Coby Bryant will be out 4-6 months after knee surgery, Ben Johnson says
- 8:59 PMESPN — Bears' Bryant has knee surgery, out 4-6 months
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant will be out 4-6 months after knee surgery, Ben Johnson says
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — NFL world reacts to Bears safety Coby Bryant sidelined for 4-6 months
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Bears safety Coby Bryant to miss 4-6 months, undergo knee surgery
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Bears safety Coby Bryant now expected to miss 4-6 months after undergoing knee surgery
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Bears S Coby Bryant out 4-6 months after undergoing knee surgery: reactions
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Bears S Coby Bryant had knee surgery, will miss 4-6 months
"CHICAGO — Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant had surgery on his injured left knee Friday and will miss four to six months, coach Ben Johnson announced Tuesday. Initial reports indicated Bryant would avoid surgery and be out eight to 10 weeks, but Johnson had not given an official timeline before Tuesday. The prognosis is worse than initially reported. Bryant injured his knee during practice Aug. ...
"Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant had surgery on his injured left knee Friday and will miss four to six months, coach Ben Johnson announced Tuesday. Initial reports indicated Bryant would avoid surgery and be out eight to 10 weeks, but Johnson had not given an official timeline before Tuesday. The prognosis is worse than initially reported. Bryant injured his knee during practice Aug. 3. ...
"LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — The Chicago Bears will be without their biggest offseason acquisition, safety Coby Bryant, for much longer than originally expected. During his Tuesday media availability, Bears head coach Ben Johnson said he met with Bryant and the former Super Bowl champion will undergo knee surgery on Friday, with his recovery period […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 9:09 PMBears safety Coby Bryant will be out 4-6 months after knee surgery, Ben Johnson says
CHICAGO — Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant had surgery on his injured left knee Friday and will miss four to six months, coach Ben Johnson announced Tuesday. Initial reports indicated Bryant would avoid surgery and be out eight to 10 weeks, but Johnson had not given an official timeline before Tuesday. The prognosis is worse than initially reported. Bryant injured his knee during practice Aug. ...
- ESPNAug 11, 2026, 8:59 PMBears' Bryant has knee surgery, out 4-6 months
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery and is expected to miss four to six months, coach Ben Johnson announced Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 8:25 PMChicago Bears safety Coby Bryant will be out 4-6 months after knee surgery, Ben Johnson says
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant had surgery on his injured left knee Friday and will miss four to six months, coach Ben Johnson announced Tuesday. Initial reports indicated Bryant would avoid surgery and be out eight to 10 weeks, but Johnson had not given an official timeline before Tuesday. The prognosis is worse than initially reported. Bryant injured his knee during practice Aug. 3. ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 8:13 PMNFL world reacts to Bears safety Coby Bryant sidelined for 4-6 months
The Chicago Bears will be without safety Coby Bryant for most of the 2026 season. Here's how fans reacted.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 8:08 PMBears safety Coby Bryant to miss 4-6 months, undergo knee surgery
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — The Chicago Bears will be without their biggest offseason acquisition, safety Coby Bryant, for much longer than originally expected. During his Tuesday media availability, Bears head coach Ben Johnson said he met with Bryant and the former Super Bowl champion will undergo knee surgery on Friday, with his recovery period […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 8:07 PMBears safety Coby Bryant now expected to miss 4-6 months after undergoing knee surgery
The former Seattle Seahawks standout is recovering from a setback that was initially reported to sideline him for eight to 10 weeks.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 7:57 PMBears S Coby Bryant out 4-6 months after undergoing knee surgery: reactions
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears will be without safety Coby Bryant a bit longer than initially expected. Bryant, 27, who suffered a hyperextended left knee, a bone bruise and...
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 7:57 PMBears S Coby Bryant had knee surgery, will miss 4-6 months
The timeline for Bears safety Coby Bryant's return to action has gotten a lot longer.
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