Overview
- Coby Bryant reported to Halas Hall for the Bears’ offseason program, said he was so excited he “couldn’t sleep,” and said he plans to lead by example.
- GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson publicly lauded Bryant as a “trained killer,” and Bryant said he welcomes the label and intends to back it up on the field.
- With 2025 starters Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker gone, Chicago signed Bryant to anchor the back end, with his deal reported at three years and $40 million.
- Bryant said rookie quarterback Caleb Williams reached out soon after he agreed to join the team, which he called rare and a strong sign of early leadership.
- He marked a fresh start by switching his jersey to No. 2 in Chicago, while Seattle re-signed Ty Okada as an exclusive-rights free agent who could step into Bryant’s old role.