Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant has undergone knee surgery and is expected to miss four to six months as he recovers from a training camp injury. The team is hopeful Bryant could return for a potential postseason run.
The revised timeline follows an injury sustained during a one-on-one drill on Aug. 3, where Bryant hyperextended his knee, suffered a bone bruise, and a small fracture. Initial reports had suggested Bryant would avoid surgery, with a projected recovery of eight to 10 weeks that would have kept him available during the regular season.
Bryant joined the Bears in the offseason on a three-year, $40 million contract after winning Super Bowl LIX with the Seattle Seahawks. His extended absence places additional strain on the Bears' secondary depth. Backup safety Cam Lewis, who had stepped into first-team reps after Bryant's initial injury, was reportedly carted off the field on Aug. 8 with an ankle or foot injury.
With both Bryant and potentially Lewis sidelined, the Bears are expected to increase their reliance on rookie safety Dillon Thieneman, whom the team selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.