# Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant injury

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chicago-bears-safety-coby-bryant-saga
> Updated: 2026-08-04T14:17:16.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

The Bears added former Seahawks safety Coby Bryant in July 2026 on a three‑year, $40 million deal to shore up a secondary that had lost starters. In the first padded practice on Aug. 3, Bryant was carted off with a hyper‑extended, dislocated knee, a bone bruise and a small fracture, an injury projected to sideline him for eight to ten weeks without surgery. Coach Ben Johnson said backup Elijah Hicks could see a larger role while the defense is re‑evaluated.

Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen responded by moving newly signed free‑agent Cam Lewis from slot cornerback to safety, highlighting the need for versatile backs. The shift aims to mitigate the loss of Bryant and keep the secondary competitive. Meanwhile, offensive tackle Darnell Wright secured a four‑year, $116 million extension, anchoring the line as the Bears navigate early‑season injuries.

The Bears remain focused on adjusting personnel and maintaining competitiveness despite Bryant’s absence and the broader roster changes.

## Claims

- Coby Bryant left the Chicago Bears' first padded practice with an apparent leg injury and was carted off the field. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Bryant suffered a hyperextended knee, bone bruise, and small fracture expected to sideline him for eight to ten weeks. (single source)
- No surgery is expected for Bryant's injury. (single source)
- Bryant signed a three‑year, $40 million contract with $25.75 million guaranteed in March. (single source)
- Running back Kyle Monangai returned briefly to practice after missing three workouts due to a soft‑tissue injury. (single source)
- Kyle Monangai left the practice when the team went to scrimmage. (single source)
- Coach Ben Johnson spoke to reporters before the practice and after Bryant's injury. (single source)
- The Bears have not announced the nature or severity of Bryant's injury. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: Chicago Bears manage safety injury and lock up Darnell Wright

The Bears placed injured safety Coby Bryant on the IR, moved Cam Lewis to safety, and gave Darnell Wright a four‑year, $116 M extension.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-bears-manage-safety-injury-and-lock-up-darnell-wright

### 2026-08-03: Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant out 8‑10 weeks with knee injury

Safety Coby Bryant suffered a hyper‑extended knee, bone bruise and fracture in the Bears' first padded practice, sidelining him 8‑10 weeks and opening a role for Elijah Hicks.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-bears-safety-coby-bryant-sidelined-after-trainingcamp-injury

### 2026-07-16: Chicago Bears add safety Coby Bryant in free agency

The Chicago Bears signed safety Coby Bryant from Seattle, replacing Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker, and paired him with rookie Dillon Thieneman to revamp their secondary.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-bears-add-safety-coby-bryant-in-free-agency

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