Overview
- Coby Bryant was carted off during a one-on-one drill and showed visible emotion after grabbing his left knee in Monday’s training-camp practice.
- League sources cited by ESPN’s Adam Schefter say Bryant suffered a hyperextended knee, a bone bruise and a small fracture and is expected to be sidelined about 8–10 weeks with no surgery planned.
- With Bryant out, veteran Cam Lewis took first-team reps and rookie Dillon Thieneman is the other projected starter, while Elijah Hicks remains on the physically unable to perform list.
- The 8–10 week timeline makes a return likely in late September or October and means Bryant will miss the start of the regular season on Sept. 13.
- Bryant was Chicago’s top free-agent addition on a three-year, $40 million deal and his absence complicates the Bears’ offseason plan for a rebuilt secondary and could prompt short-term roster moves.