"Bryant, 26, was an impact starter on the back end of a Seattle defense that allowed the fewest points in the NFL last season while leading the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory. He got to this point after a nomadic start to his career. A college cornerback who played opposite Sauce Gardner at Cincinnati, Bryant won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2021 as the nation's top defensive back."
"Bryant -- named after the late Los Angeles Lakers legend -- moved to safety in 2024, beginning the season as a backup before becoming a starter for good in Week 7. He finished with three interceptions in 11 starts that year, returning one of them 69 yards for a touchdown."
"Bryant then delivered another strong season that included four interceptions, seven passes defended and four tackles for loss in 15 games last year. He missed Weeks 17 and 18 with a knee injury then returned for the playoffs after Seattle's first-round bye."
Coby Bryant, 26, has signed a three-year contract worth $40 million with the Chicago Bears. Bryant was a standout defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks, who won the Super Bowl while allowing the fewest points in the NFL last season. Originally a cornerback from Cincinnati who won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2021, Bryant transitioned to safety in 2024 after a foot injury limited his 2023 season. He emerged as a starter in Week 7 and finished with three interceptions in 11 starts. Last season, he recorded four interceptions, seven passes defended, and four tackles for loss in 15 games. The Seahawks had offered him an extension, but negotiations stalled over contract terms.
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