Chicago Bears Safety Coby Bryant Out 4-6 Months After Knee Surgery
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant will miss four to six months after undergoing surgery for a left knee injury sustained during practice on August 3rd. The team signed veteran safety Xavier Woods to fill the void left by Bryant's absence.…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 11, 2026 —
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is expected to be sidelined for four to six months following surgery to repair a left knee injury. The injury occurred during a practice session on August 3rd.
In response to Bryant’s significant absence, the Bears organization has signed veteran safety Xavier Woods. Woods will join the team to help fill the void created by Bryant’s injury and subsequent recovery period. The team has not provided further details on the specifics of Bryant’s surgery or his rehabilitation plan beyond the estimated recovery timeline.
Bryant’s injury adds to a number of players on the Bears roster currently dealing with physical ailments. However, the team has indicated that most of these other player injuries are considered day-to-day, suggesting they are not expected to result in extended absences.
The exact date of Bryant’s return to play will depend on his recovery progress. The timeline provided by the team places his potential return sometime between February and April, depending on the exact duration within the four to six-month window.
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