Coby Bryant joins Chicago Bears as new secondary leader
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Coby Bryant, former safety for the Seattle Seahawks, signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the Chicago Bears. His arrival is part of a revamped secondary, featuring draft picks Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad, as well as the signing of cornerback Cam Lewis. Last season, Bryant contributed to Seattle's Super Bowl-winning defense and aims to provide leadership in Chicago. Coach Ben Johnson emphasized the importance of cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who is recovering from injury and had notable performances in minicamp. Bryant looks to guide newer players while focusing on daily improvements rather than past successes.
- •Coby Bryant signed a $40 million contract with the Bears.
- •He was a key player in the Seahawks' Super Bowl win.
- •Newcomers include draft picks Thieneman and Muhammad.
- •Jaylon Johnson showed strong performance in minicamp.
- •Bears aim to build on last season's success.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Coby Bryant brings his fiery intensity to a new-look secondary for the Chicago Bears
"Coby Bryant was named after the Los Angeles Lakers guard. Bryant's fiery intensity is part of a new-look secondary for the Chicago Bears after the safety signed a $40 million, three-year contract with the team in free agency. The 27-year-old Bryant was a key member of Seattle's dominant defense last season, helping the Seahawks to the franchise's second Super Bowl championship.
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