Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant will miss eight to 10 weeks with a hyperextended knee, bone bruise, and small fracture sustained in practice. No surgery is anticipated.

Bryant was a significant offseason acquisition, signing a three-year, $40 million deal to bolster the Bears' defense. He joins the team after four seasons with the Seahawks, where he won a Super Bowl last season.

The Bears, under coach Ben Johnson, achieved 11 wins in his inaugural season, largely driven by their offense and a league-leading turnover margin for the defense. However, the team ranked 29th in total defense and 23rd in scoring defense.