{
  "id": 6415888,
  "title": "Dillon Thieneman on adjusting after loss of Bears safety Coby Bryant",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/dillon-thieneman-on-adjusting-after-loss-of-bears-safety-coby-bryant",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T11:35:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dillon-thieneman-adjusting-loss-bears-113528204.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Before the start of the 2026 NFL season, the Chicago Bears were hit with a significant setback when safety Coby Bryant was sidelined for most of the regular season due to a knee injury sustained during training camp. Bryant was anticipated to play alongside rookie Dillon Thieneman in Dennis Allen's defensive lineup, but now Thieneman will be paired with veteran safeties Cam Lewis and Xavier Woods. This change has elevated the expectations for Thieneman, who must adjust to the NFL level with the guidance of experienced teammates.\n\nIn his first season in the league, Thieneman is taking advantage of the opportunity to learn from Lewis and Woods. He expressed his comfort with the veterans, both in the meeting room and on the field. The rookies communicate and anticipate each other's actions in order to anticipate their thoughts. The unofficial depth chart of the Bears lists Woods as the starting safety alongside Thieneman, indicating that Thieneman and Woods will be the duo while Lewis takes on the role of nickel cornerback. With the support of veteran players and a strong defensive unit, Thieneman's development and performance in Dennis Allen's defense should see him benefit tremendously.",
  "summary": "Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman explained how he's adjusted to playing without Coby Bryant and with his new teammates Cam Lewis and Xavier Woods.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}