Chicago Bears’ Coby Bryant draws attention after move away from football

Chicago Bears’ Coby Bryant steps away from football for ceremonial first pitch

As Bryant begins settling into Chicago, he swapped his football uniform for a baseball jersey for one night. The veteran safety stepped away from football on Saturday to throw out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox-Chicago Cubs game.

The White Sox, who defeated the Cubs 8-3 in the Crosstown rivalry game, later posted a clip of Bryant’s throw on Instagram.

“Bears safety, Coby Bryant, was in the house to throw tonight’s first pitch! ⬇️,” the White Sox wrote in their caption.

The post drew attention from baseball fans, who reacted in the comments section.

“Bring him every game,” a fan said.

“Wrong team but I’ll take it welcome to Chicago,” another wrote.

“He’s left handed,” a user commented.

“Right team,” another said.

“Should still be a Seahawk bro ,” a supporter wrote.

“Get him in a Cubs jersey,” another commented.

Bryant is transitioning from a title-winning season in Seattle to leading Chicago’s defense. His weekend appearance on the South Side shows he is fully embracing his new hometown. Bears fans are surely excited to see him bring intensity to the field this year.