Bears safety Coby Bryant now expected to miss 4-6 months after undergoing knee surgery

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Safety Coby Bryant, whom the Chicago Bears signed in free agency to a three-year deal reportedly worth $40 million, is now expected to miss four to six months after undergoing surgery for a knee injury that initially was reported to sideline him for eight to 10 weeks.

Second-year Bears head coach Ben Johnson provided the updated prognosis on Tuesday, telling reporters that Bryant’s procedure took place this past Friday, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.

It’s possible the Bears could get Bryant back in time for the end of the season; however, his extended absence is a hearty blow to defensive coordinator Dennis Allen’s unit.

Ben Johnson said Coby Bryant had surgery on Friday and will be out four to six months with a possible return at the end of the season.

A far longer absence than the initial 8-10 week timeline.

— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) August 11, 2026

This story is being updated.

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