Frequently Asked Questions
How long will Coby Bryant be out with his knee injury?
Bryant suffered a hyperextension, a bone bruise, and a small fracture during an awkward landing at the first padded practice of training camp. He is expected to miss 8-10 weeks, which covers all of camp, the entire preseason, and at least the first two games of the regular season. Depending on his recovery, he could miss all of September.
Who is filling in for Coby Bryant while he is injured?
The Bears are initially turning to fellow free agent signing Cam Lewis as the replacement at safety. Depending on how that goes, the team may also look to bring in outside help from the free agent market.
Why did the Minnesota Vikings release Harrison Smith?
Minnesota elected to move on from Smith because of his age, not his production — he was 37 years old. Smith was still productive in his final season with the Vikings, recording 54 tackles, two interceptions, and a sack while helping the team avoid a losing record down the stretch.
What happened to Taylor Rapp during the 2024 season?
A knee injury cut Rapp's 2024 season short with the Buffalo Bills after just six games. He is the youngest player mentioned as a potential Bears target at 28 years old and brings versatility as a tackler with experience playing for successful teams.
Could Trevon Diggs actually play safety for the Chicago Bears?
Diggs has the size, physicality, and ball skills to project as a safety, and his lack of speed would be less of a concern at that position than it was at cornerback. He would also be reuniting with Bears defensive backs coach Al Harris, who could help facilitate the position transition.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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