Career Timeline of Coby Bryant: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 24, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Coby Bryant made an impact.

Coby Bryant is an American professional football safety currently playing for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. He previously played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats. He is a professional athlete in the sport of football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2020: Seahawks Acquired Draft Pick

In 2020, the Seattle Seahawks acquired the draft pick used to select Coby Bryant in a trade with the New York Jets, along with Jamal Adams.

July 26, 2022: Signed Rookie Contract

On July 26, 2022, Coby Bryant signed a four-year, $4.46 million rookie contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including a signing bonus of $807,804.

September 12, 2022: Professional Debut

On September 12, 2022, Coby Bryant made his regular season debut for the Seattle Seahawks against the Denver Broncos.

October 2, 2022: First Career Start

On October 2, 2022, Coby Bryant earned his first career start at nickelback during a game against the Detroit Lions.

2022: Drafted by Seattle Seahawks

In 2022, Coby Bryant was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round (109th overall) of the NFL draft.

2022: Seahawks Make Playoffs

In the 2022 NFL season, the Seattle Seahawks finished second in the NFC West with a 9–8 record, earning a playoff berth.

January 14, 2023: Postseason Debut

On January 14, 2023, Coby Bryant appeared in his first postseason game where the Seahawks lost to the San Francisco 49ers.

September 10, 2023: Season-High Tackles

On September 10, 2023, Coby Bryant recorded a season-high nine combined tackles in the Seattle Seahawks' game against the Los Angeles Rams.

November 23, 2023: Activated from Injured Reserve

On November 23, 2023, Coby Bryant was activated from injured reserve and added back to the Seattle Seahawks' active roster.

2023: Transition to Free Safety

In 2023 Coby Bryant began learning the free safety position during training camp, before fully transitioning to the role in 2024.

January 31, 2024: New Head Coach Hired

On January 31, 2024, the Seattle Seahawks hired Mike Macdonald as their new head coach.

October 20, 2024: First Start and Interception at Free Safety

On October 20, 2024, Coby Bryant earned his first start at free safety, recording 11 combined tackles and his first career interception against the Atlanta Falcons; the interception was on a pass thrown by Kirk Cousins intended for Kyle Pitts.

November 24, 2024: First Career Touchdown and NFC Defensive Player of the Week

On November 24, 2024, Coby Bryant scored his first career touchdown on a pick-six against the Arizona Cardinals, intercepting a pass from Kyler Murray intended for Michael Wilson and returning it for 69 yards; he was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 12.