"The Bears were busy on defense with the biggest deal being for safety Coby Bryant, who had four interceptions last season for the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. He agreed to terms on a $40 million, three-year contract with $25.75 million guaranteed, which effectively makes him the replacement for All-Pro Kevin Byard III."
"At the safety position, I would have to believe the arrival of Coby Bryant makes it unlikely Kevin Byard would re-sign with the Bears. And I think I've been pretty adamant all along that I don't think that there is a future with the organization for Jaquan Brisker. I think they're moving on there."
The Chicago Bears signed safety Coby Bryant from the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks to a three-year, $40 million contract with $25.75 million guaranteed during the early negotiation window. Bryant recorded four interceptions last season. While the Bears previously expressed interest in reuniting with All-Pro safety Kevin Byard III, who turns 33 in August, the Bryant signing indicates the team has moved on from that pursuit. Bears Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen could have utilized both safeties together, but the organization prioritized Bryant as their primary target when a second contract with Byard could not be reached. The Bears are expected to add another safety through the NFL Draft and may retain Elijah Hicks as a depth option.
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