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Bears place Coby Bryant, Hayden Large on injured reserve; re-sign James Lynch, Jack Sanborn

The Chicago Bears placed safety Coby Bryant and tight end Hayden Large on injured reserve and re-signed defensive lineman James Lynch and linebacker Jack Sanborn, according to General Manager Ryan Poles. Bryant underwent knee surgery that could sideline him for the season, while Lynch and Sanborn were brought back after being released over the weekend.

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Roster Moves Announced

Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles announced several roster moves during a press conference on Tuesday, headlining the team's decision to place safety Coby Bryant and tight end Hayden Large on injured reserve. Both players sustained injuries during training camp, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. Poles said both will be eligible to return later this season, though he noted that Bryant had knee surgery that could keep him out for the entire year.

To fill the open roster spots, the Bears are bringing back defensive lineman James Lynch and linebacker Jack Sanborn after releasing them over the weekend, according to Poles. Lynch signed with the Bears this offseason after appearing in 34 games for the Tennessee Titans over the last two seasons. Sanborn spent his first three seasons with the Bears and returned to the team in March after playing for the Dallas Cowboys in 2025.

Additional Roster Updates

The Bears' roster moves come after a quiet Monday, as the team saw only one of the 22 players it waived on Sunday claimed by another team. Offensive lineman Mason Murphy was claimed by the New Orleans Saints, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. The Bears also signed 11 players to practice-squad contracts, including veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport, wide receiver Scotty Miller, and wide receiver Kaden Davis.

Additionally, nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon and defensive lineman Shemar Turner were on the physically unable-to-perform list before camp and remained on it Sunday, ruling them out for the first four games, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The team also faces decisions regarding the health of left tackle Ozzy Trapilo, defensive end Austin Booker, and running back Kyle Monangai, and whether they are expected to return within the first four games.

Offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie, a third-round pick in 2024, agreed to a practice-squad deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, as reported by a source cited in the Chicago Sun-Times.

Outlook

The Bears' moves to place Bryant and Large on injured reserve while re-signing Lynch and Sanborn reflect the team's effort to manage its roster amid injuries. Bryant's potential absence for the season could impact the safety position, while Lynch and Sanborn provide experienced depth on the defensive line and at linebacker, respectively.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Framing: The headline emphasizes roster moves: placing two players on injured reserve and signing James Lynch to the active roster.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The Bears had one of 22 waived players claimed by another team: offensive lineman Mason Murphy went to the Saints.
Safety Coby Bryant and backup tight end Hayden Large got hurt during training camp.
Nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon and defensive lineman Shemar Turner were on the physically unable-to-perform list before camp and stayed on it Sunday.
The team plans to re-sign defensive tackle James Lynch, who was released Sunday.
The Bears signed 11 players to practice-squad contracts, including veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport and wide receiver Scotty Miller, as well as wide receiver Kaden Davis.
Offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie, a third-round pick in 2024, agreed to a practice-squad deal with the Eagles.

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Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Bears General Manager Ryan Poles announced several roster moves during a press conference on Tuesday.
The team is placing safety Coby Bryant and tight end Hayden Large on injured reserve.
Both players will be eligible to return later this season, although Bryant had knee surgery that could keep him out for the entire year.
Poles said the team is filling the roster spots by bringing back defensive lineman James Lynch and linebacker Jack Sanborn after releasing them over the weekend.
Lynch signed with the Bears this offseason after appearing in 34 games for the Titans over the last two seasons.
Sanborn spent his first three seasons with the Bears and returned to the team in March after playing for the Cowboys in 2025.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe Bears had one of the 22 players they waived claimed by another team: offensive lineman Mason Murphy went to the Saints.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Chicago Sun-Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimSafety Coby Bryant and backup tight end Hayden Large got hurt during training camp.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Chicago Sun-Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC, Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe Bears are placing safety Coby Bryant and tight end Hayden Large on injured reserve.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, Chicago Sun-Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimBoth Coby Bryant and Hayden Large will be eligible to return later this season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimBryant had knee surgery that could keep him out for the entire year.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe Bears are bringing back defensive lineman James Lynch after releasing him over the weekend.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, Chicago Sun-Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe Bears are bringing back linebacker Jack Sanborn after releasing him over the weekend.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimLynch signed with the Bears this offseason after appearing in 34 games for the Titans over the last two seasons.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimSanborn spent his first three seasons with the Bears and returned to the team in March after playing for the Cowboys in 2025.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimNickel cornerback Kyler Gordon and defensive lineman Shemar Turner were on the physically unable-to-perform list before camp and stayed on it Sunday, ruling them out for the first four games.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Chicago Sun-Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe Bears signed 11 players to practice-squad contracts, including veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport, wide receiver Scotty Miller, and wide receiver Kaden Davis.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Chicago Sun-Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimOffensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie, a third-round pick in 2024, agreed to a practice-squad deal with the Eagles.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Chicago Sun-Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimBears General Manager Ryan Poles announced several roster moves during a press conference on Tuesday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Chicago Sun-Times, Nbc Sports 13 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01