Bears safety Coby Bryant set to miss 4-6 months after undergoing knee surgery
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Key Points:
- Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant will miss four to six months following surgery on a left knee injury, extending his expected recovery from the initial eight to 10 weeks prognosis.
- Bryant's injury occurred during a practice drill and includes a hyperextended knee, bone bruise, and small fracture, forcing the Bears to adjust their defensive plans significantly.
- The Bears had signed Bryant to a three-year, $40 million deal in free agency, intending to pair him with rookie safety Dillon Thieneman, but now must consider alternatives like Cam Lewis and Xavier Woods.
- Bryant, a former Seattle Seahawks standout and Super Bowl champion, was emotional after the injury and is expected to return late in the regular season or playoffs if the Bears qualify.
- Head coach Ben Johnson expressed optimism about Bryant's recovery, emphasizing the player's eagerness to return and contribute by the end of the 2026 season.
