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Bears safety Coby Bryant to miss 4-6 months after knee surgery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:13 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Bears safety Coby Bryant to miss 4-6 months after knee surgery
Summary

Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson announced that Coby Bryant will be sidelined for 4-6 months following knee surgery this past Friday. The injury occurred during the first padded practice when Bryant collided with tight end Cole Kmet. This setback is significant for Chicago, as Bryant was their highest-paid free agent signing this summer, inking a three-year, $40 million deal. The Bears had previously let key players Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker depart in free agency. The team may need rookie Dillon Thieneman and newcomer Xavier Woods to step up in the secondary as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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  • •Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery on August 7, 2026.
  • •He will be out for 4-6 months, impacting the defensive lineup.
  • •Bryant was a significant free-agent acquisition this summer.
  • •Dillon Thieneman and Xavier Woods may need to fill in at safety.
  • •The Bears' defensive changes come after letting go of key starters.
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  • 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Coby Bryant Injury Update
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Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson provided an update on safety Coby Bryant. @BryanOrenchuk with the details here.

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