Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant was carted off the field during Monday’s training camp practice after suffering a knee injury, according to reports. Bryant was emotional as he was taken off after a collision with tight end Cole Kmet during a one-on-one drill.
Initial fears suggested a severe injury, but ESPN reported that Bryant will miss eight to 10 weeks with a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and small fracture. The injury is not expected to end his season, and Bryant could return before the start of the regular season, which is five weeks away.
Bryant, who signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the Bears this offseason, was expected to be a key member of the secondary. He previously helped the Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl and recorded seven interceptions during his rookie season.
Despite the setback, teammates expressed confidence in Bryant’s recovery. Second-year tight end Colston Loveland told the New York Post that Bryant is tough and will recover quickly. The Bears’ depth chart will be tested, with rookie safety Dillon Thieneman and free agent Cam Lewis likely to fill in during Bryant’s absence.
The Bears face a challenging start to the season, with injuries impacting their roster. The team has been active in free agency and the draft, but depth remains crucial as they aim for a successful campaign this year.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
