Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant will be sidelined four-to-six months after undergoing knee surgery, head coach Ben Johnson announced. The Bears are hoping Bryant can return toward the end of the season, Briggs adds.
Bryant sustained a hyperextended knee, a bone bruise, and a small fracture during practice two weeks ago.
The Bears had big plans for Bryant this season, as they signed him to a three-year, $40-million contract this offseason. The 27-year-old defensive back entered free agency after recording four interceptions last year and playing a major part in the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX run.
The Bears listed Xavier Woods as Bryant’s backup at safety in their first depth chart. They have yet to sign another big name to safety, but it would be not too shocking to see them bring in a veteran presence as we get closer to the season.
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