March 10, 2026, 9:38 a.m. CT
The Chicago Bears addressed their security want with the anticipated signing of Coby Bryant on the primary day of the NFL’s free company negotiation interval.
Bryant is recent off a Super Bowl championship with the Seattle Seahawks, the place he performed a key function within the protection’s dominance. While Chicago landed Bryant, is there any hope that the Bears may re-sign All-Pro Kevin Byard or Jaquan Brisker to pair with Bryant?
Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs shared his ideas on the protection place following the anticipated signing of Bryant. While there would possibly’ve been some hope that the Bears may convey again Byard, it doesn’t sound like that is the case. If something, Elijah Hicks returning as depth is the most probably situation.
“I would have to believe the arrival of Coby Bryant makes it unlikely Kevin Byard would re-sign with the Bears. I think I’ve been pretty adamant all along that I don’t think there’s a future with the organization for Jaquan Brisker. I think they’re moving on there. I think the most likely scenario is they add some more players at the position. Elijah Hicks could come back, maybe they look for a low-budget backup, special teams guy. You’re hoping to find your next safety who can be here for while in the draft.”
Byard and Brisker are nonetheless obtainable heading into the second day of the NFL’s free company negotiation window, however they’re each anticipated to have a market. Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like a reunion with Chicago is within the books. Meanwhile, the Bears will probably look to the 2026 NFL Draft to fill the beginning job alongside Bryant.
