Bears S Coby Bryant undergoes knee surgery, now out until at least December

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<p>When <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> safety Coby Bryant got hurt last week, the team believed he’d still be back by October. Upon further medical examination, it’s now possible he’ll miss the season.</p><p>Byrant initially was diagnosed with a hyperextension, bone bruise and small fracture in his left knee. He had surgery Friday, and coach Ben Johnson said Tuesday his timeline to return is 4-6 months.</p><p>The best-case scenario there would be him rejoining the team late in the regular season, while back end of that projection would be around the Super Bowl.</p><p>"He's going to be in a hurry to get back to help us out there at the end of the year," Johnson said.</p><p>Bryant, 27, was the Bears’ biggest offseason acquisition. He came from the defending champion Seahawks and got a three-year, $40 million contract at a time when the Bears were shedding money to get under the salary cap.</p><p>They expected him to be a pillar of their defense and mentor first-round pick <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/04/24/dillon-thieneman-got-to-the-nfl-by-using-criticism-to-improve-thatll-serve-him-well-with-the-bears" >Dillon Thieneman</a> during his rookie season.

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