Bears safety Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery and is expected to miss four to six months, coach Ben Johnson announced Tuesday. The extended timeline represents a significant setback from the initial eight-to-10 week recovery forecast that followed Bryant's injury in practice, per multiple reports.
Bryant, a former Seattle Seahawks standout, will now be sidelined well into the season. The 4-6 month timeline leaves limited possibility for an earlier return, though some reporting suggested the exact return date remained to be determined pending his rehabilitation progress.