The pads are on in NFL camps, and sadly, that means injury news is rolling in. For former Seahawks safety Coby Bryant, the guy who helped us snag a Super Bowl ring in ’25, that news is a total gut punch after a brutal Monday practice. He’s now expected to miss eight-to-10 weeks with a hyperextended knee, a bone bruise, and a small fracture, all sustained during one-on-one drills. Talk about a rough start to his new gig.
Eight Weeks of Waiting for a Familiar Face
Man, it always sucks to see a player go down, even if they aren’t rocking the green and blue anymore. Bryant, who signed a three-year, $40 million deal with the Chicago Bears this offseason, had a solid 2025 campaign with us, racking up 66 total tackles and four interceptions. He was a key piece in that Super Bowl run, no doubt. Now, with no surgery expected, it’s just a long road of recovery for the safety. Bears tight end Colston Loveland summed it up, saying, “You know, it always sucks to see. That’s part of it. You know, he’s tough, he’s a dog. He’s going to be fine.” We’re rooting for you, Coby, even if you’re not in the Emerald City anymore. His absence means more reps for guys like Cam Lewis and first-round pick Dillon Thieneman in Chicago, which just shows how quickly things can change.
Grit and Grind: A.J. Brown Battles Through
On the flip side, some players are showing that true grit early on. New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown dislocated his thumb during practice on Monday, but did he stop? Nope! Brown not only stayed in but went on to catch three touchdown grabs during team drills, matching up against All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez. That’s the kind of mentality you love to see! Brown told NFL Network, “The game is what it is, and you’re going to get bumps and bruises, but you got to keep going. I know it’s practice, but I’m not coming out of practice. Thumb out of place. You keep going.” That’s a warrior’s spirit, refusing to let a “bump or bruise” slow him down.
Meanwhile, Elsewhere Around the League
While some guys are battling through injuries and others are healing up, there are a few making news for not practicing at all. Detroit Lions running back Jahmy Gibbs and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson both continued their hold-ins on Monday. Gibbs even addressed his contract situation, making it clear what’s on his mind. It’s a reminder that this early part of the season isn’t just about what happens on the field, but off it too. Here in Seattle, we’re just hoping our boys stay healthy and locked in. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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