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Bears Sign Safety after Coby Bryant Injury, Place Edge Rusher on Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears made a pair of roster moves on Tuesday just one day after safety Coby Bryant sustained an injury at practice. The Bears announced that they have signed safety Marlen Sewell, a response to Bryant's injury, which is expected to keep him sidelined through the start of the season.

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Dennis Allen’s defense still struggling with speed at Bears training camp, but here’s the silver lining most are missing

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen took a measured effort to improve the defensive speed of his unit this offseason, yet Chicago’s defense continues to struggle in that department.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 4

How Bears Coordinator Dennis Allen Copes with Loss of Coby Bryant

Dennis Allen's quarter century in the league have him well prepared to head off the loss of safety Coby Bryant through possibly the fourth to sixth week of the regular season.

Coby Bryant News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 4

Coby Bryant Injury Disaster Adds to Pressure Already on Bears Offense

The Bears losing Coby Bryant well into October is one of the worst things that could happen to their defense. It's not the end of their playoff chances this year but is a terrible blow because he was their centerpiece veteran speed addition to a secondary remade to suit coordinator Dennis Allen's tastes.

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‘Moving differently’ – Chicago Bears fans are excited after seeing Luther Burden training camp clip

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III has left fans purring after footage of his route running in training camp emerged. It has been a mixed start to the week for Ben Johnson, with the Bears’ new safety, Coby Bryant, carted off from Monday’s practice.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Marlen Sewell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 4

Bears Sign DB Marlen Sewell

The Chicago Bears announced they have signed DB Marlen Sewell to a contract. In a corresponding move, the Bears placed DL Jonathan Garvin on injured reserve.

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Coby Bryant’s injury could expose Ryan Poles and the defense

Injuries during training camp hit every NFL team at this time of the year. Unfortunately, the Chicago Bears began the second week of training camp and received some bad news.

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Colston Loveland reacts to unfortunate Bears news

Colston Loveland is busy preparing for the 2026 season. He is participating in the Chicago Bears’ training camp ahead of a campaign where he is projected to play a bigger role.

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The Bears Should Target a Free Agent Nickelback Over a Safety, and Here's Why

The Bears suffered a huge blow to their secondary with safety Coby Bryant being carted off the practice field with a knee injury on Monday. The $40 million man was the prize of their free agent class, and it initially appeared that he could be out of action for the entire season.

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Jonah Jackson Ranks 18th in PFF’s 2026 Offensive Guard Rankings

Dalton Wasserman of PFF just came out with his offensive guard rankings in 2026, which has the Chicago Bears starters in two very different spots. On one hand, you have Joe Thuney, who topped the list.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

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Bears get tough defensive injury news out of training camp

The Chicago Bears have received some very tough injury news early on in training camp.

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Bears' Ben Johnson eclipses Lions' Dan Campbell in NFL HC ranking

So long as Johnson and Campbell are going up against each other twice a regular season, this rivalry is staying heated.

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The Best Quote to Come Out of Chicago Bears Training Camp on Day 5

Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is one of the more important players to watch at training camp this year. That's because Stevenson is competing for the starting job on the boundary opposite Jaylon Johnson, which was vacated when Nahshon Wright left in free agency.

Coby Bryant News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 3

Scouting Out First Bears Padded Practice: Coby Bryant's Tough Outlook

The Bears didn't even need to get into the heavy contact part of Monday's first padded practice before getting their first injury. Safety Coby Bryant was merely doing a one-on-one drill against Cole Kmet when he suffered a left leg injury and left on a cart.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

Bears get brutal injury news on $40 million safety

The Chicago Bears are already dealing with a major injury even before the first preseason game. On Monday, safety Coby Bryant had to be carted off the field, and reports later came that he will miss 8-to-10 weeks due to a hyperextended knee.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 3

The Good and Not So Good From Chicago Bears' First Padded Practice of Training Camp

The Chicago Bears returned to practice on Monday after a day off on Sunday and it was the first time the team wore pads in training camp. The story of the day was no doubt the injury to safety Coby Bryant, who came down with an apparent knee injury during the session and had to be carted off the field.