Coby Bryant’s start with the Chicago Bears has been challenging after he was carted off the field during a training camp practice on Monday, August 3rd, 2026. The $40 million free agent signing became emotional after suffering a knee injury in a 1-on-1 drill against tight end Cole Kmet, clutching his leg immediately after going down.

Despite the initial concern, Bryant received a more positive diagnosis than feared. According to ESPN, the safety will miss eight to ten weeks due to a hyperextended knee, bone bruise, and a small fracture. This means Bryant’s injury will not end his first season with the Bears, though he may miss the start of the regular season.

Bryant, who joined the Bears after winning the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks last season, was visibly upset as he was helped onto a cart. Second-year tight end Colston Loveland commented on Bryant’s injury, as reported by the New York Post.

The Bears are feeling the impact of Bryant’s absence early on but will not have to navigate the entire 2026 NFL season without their key free agent addition. Bryant’s recovery timeline suggests he could return to play shortly after Week 1, which is five weeks away from the injury date.

Bryant has been training at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois, where he was seen stretching during offseason workouts in early June 2026.

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