Chicago Bears Make Splash Signing Ex-Seahawks Safety Coby Bryant To Massive 3-Year Deal

Chicago Bears are making a massive statement in the opening hours of NFL free agency. Looking to aggressively rebuild their secondary, General Manager Ryan Poles has locked down a highly coveted defensive cornerstone, agreeing to a lucrative multi-year deal with former Seattle Seahawks standout and recent Super Bowl champion Coby Bryant.

If anyone questioned whether Chicago was willing to spend big money to fix their defensive backfield, this blockbuster signing provides a very clear answer.

$40 Million Investment

According to ESPN and multiple NFL insiders, the Bears did not hold back in their pursuit of the dynamic 26-year-old defensive back, beating out heavy interest from Seattle to retain him.

• Contract: Bryant has agreed to a massive three-year deal worth $40 million.
• Market Value: Averaging over $13.3 million annually, the contract firmly establishes Bryant as one of the highest-paid safeties in the league.
• Ripple Effect: The massive financial commitment effectively signals the end of the road in Chicago for incumbent safeties Jaquan Brisker and Kevin Byard, as the franchise officially pivots to younger, championship-pedigree talent.

From Cornerback To Super Bowl Champion

Bryant’s journey to this massive free-agent payday is a masterclass in positional versatility. Originally drafted as a cornerback in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati—where he won the prestigious Jim Thorpe Award—Bryant bravely transitioned to a full-time safety role ahead of the 2024 season.

Position change completely unlocked his playmaking potential. As the essential deep-half defender for the historically dominant Seattle defense that just captured the Super Bowl LX title, Bryant was an absolute ballhawk. Over his last two seasons at safety, he recorded:

• 7 Interceptions (including a massive 69-yard pick-six)
• 7 Forced Fumbles
• 17 Passes Defensed
• 227 Total Career Tackles