# Coby Bryant's absence presents opportunities for others to step up

- Status: news
- Source: Chicago Bears
- Published: 2026-08-04T20:23:00.000Z
- Original: https://www.chicagobears.com/news/coby-bryant-s-absence-presents-opportunities-for-others-to-step-up

## The Ditka

Speaking to the media Tuesday, Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen lamented the loss of veteran safety Coby Bryant to an injury and discussed the plan to replace him. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

## Why it matters

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