Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is coming off a Super Bowl victory, and here is how his experience in Seattle can directly impact his new teammates.
Coby Bryant has something that most players on the Chicago Bears' roster don't.
The Chicago Bears' safety recently received his Super Bowl ring that he and his teammates earned after defeating the New England Patriots, 29-13, in Super Bowl LX last season.
It's not just a piece of jewelry, but a reminder of the hard work that goes into being crowned a champion. That presence is now on the Chicago Bears' roster after the team signed Bryant to a three-year, $30 million contract in free agency.
Coach Ben Johnson understands how Bryant not only impacts the defense but the entire team.
“He's one of those guys," Johnson said. "He knows what good football and bad football looks like. He just came from a Super Bowl winning team. I think there's a premium on that experience. I think it easily resonates with all the guys in the locker room. I think there's an instant amount of respect that he's garnered because of that. When you watch him on the practice field, he really comes to life. (Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen) DA showed a clip to the defense this morning of him coming out of the post safety position and rallying to the football and it was all over his tape in Seattle. That's what we're getting right now, and I think it's contagious."
As expected, Bryant's new teammates have asked about his
“They ask," Bryant said. "The biggest thing I tell them is to just take it one day at a time, one play at a time, one game at a time. I try not to use my past, what I did in Seattle, with these guys. The biggest thing I came here to do is be a leader, direct these guys, lead these guys, and vice versa. I need to be led as well too by other leaders. So that's the biggest thing.”
Even though Bryant likes to separate himself from the past, his experience on an elite defense in Seattle does benefit his teammates. Especially knowing that a special group like the one he was a part of with the Seahawks takes time to develop.
“It wasn't until the middle of the season where I knew we were elite," Bryant said. "Obviously, training camp is where you put in a ton of work, there's going to be ups and downs. That's just part of it. But I just knew in the middle of the season how special we were.”
Bryant is coming off the mountain top of the NFL world, but he's focused on leaving his past accomplishments behind. That's similar to how Johnson views his team going into the 2026 season after a successful first year as the team's coach.
Nothing is guaranteed in the NFL, and Johnson and Bryant understand that reality. That's why starting fresh is the only option for a Bears team that still has plenty to prove this upcoming season.
