Four free agents the Bears signed this week were introduced to the media Thursday at Halas Hall. Here are some highlights from their press conferences:

Coby Bryant, safety (Seahawks)

Bryant revealed that quarterback Caleb Williams contacted him to welcome him to the Bears. "I felt like that's special, the quarterback reaching out to a safety, even though in practice I'm definitely going to try to get on him, for sure," Bryant said. "Just him reaching out says a lot honestly."

Bryant thought that the Bears were going to beat the Rams in the NFC divisional playoffs and advance to visit the Seahawks in the NFC title game. "I was definitely watching it," he said. "I was actually telling a couple guys and even my family, I honestly thought we were going to play the Bears in the NFC Championship. It didn't work out that way. But [their success] was a big reason why I came here. I've seen the winning culture, the head coach and the coaching staff."

The veteran safety marveled at Williams' highlight reel touchdown pass to tight end Cole Kmet against the Rams that tied the score 17-17 with :18 left in regulation. Facing fourth-and-4 from the Los Angeles 14, Williams retreated under heavy pressure and flung a pass 50 yards off his back foot from the 40 to the back left corner of the end zone, where Kmet snared the ball. "That was elite," Bryant said. "You can't coach things like that. He's just scratching the surface. Year 3, high expectations, and I expect greatness for him."

Bryant believes that he also is ascending toward a high ceiling given that he has only played safety the past two seasons after lining up at cornerback and nickel his first two years in Seattle. All seven of his career interceptions have come the past two seasons at safety. Asked about transitioning to the new position, he said: "The biggest thing was communication, the open field tackling. That's something I can always continue to get better on, too. It was a big challenge, but I knew I could do it and it set my career up to be how it is and continues to get better."

Bryant is eager to work with veteran defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, who is known for employing an aggressive scheme and putting players in the best positions to succeed. "I feel like he's definitely going to help me utilize my tools and go out there and be the best version of myself," Bryant said.

Kalif Raymond, WR/RS (Lions)

Raymond is excited to reunite with Bears coach Ben Johnson and receivers coach Antwann Randle El, both of whom he worked with in Detroit. "I've been on a couple of teams before, so I always tell people that first year going to another team—no matter if you're young or old—to be able to have that adjustment period is a real thing," Raymond said. "The more familiarity you can have with faces, the scheme, all the other things, it helps reduce that time it takes to get adjusted."

Raymond entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2016 but did not blossom until he joined the Lions in 2021. He spent his first few years in the league shuffling between the Broncos (2016), Jets (2017), Giants (2017), Titans (2018), Giants again (2018) and Titans (2018-20) again. "I've got cut a lot of times," Raymond said. "But each time I tell myself I'm not going to get cut for the same thing twice. Thankfully by the grace of God I had more than one opportunity to learn from and eventually if you work hard enough, you'll be able to round out your game. In the NFL … you have to have that work ethic, talent, but you also kind of need a little bit of luck. I ran into a very positive situation [in Detroit]. They gave me an opportunity to be able to show what I can do and I'm forever grateful for that. It gave me the opportunity to grow."

Facing the Bears twice a year, Raymond has been impressed with how they have performed under coordinator Richard Hightower. "They've always had some guys in the return game but also in their core unit," Raymond said. "I feel like what you see on film is a testament to the work they put in but also the details the coach implements. They're always a very impressive unit. From a return standpoint, no matter who was back there you kind of always held your breath because there was always a possibility they were this close to breaking one."

Devin Bush, linebacker (Browns)

Bush acknowledged that speed has always been his top attribute, saying: "Yeah, that's my strength, that's my play style, that's just how I've always been." The veteran linebacker's speed was evident last season when he returned a Joe Burrow interception 97 yards for a touchdown. "Man, it was a long run," said Bush, the only NFL player with two pick-sixes last year. "It was a highlight of the season for me, for real, just because linebackers don't score as much as I did last year."

Bush brings experience to the Bears defense, having appeared in 98 NFL games with 78 starts for the Steelers (2019-22), Seahawks (2023) and Browns (2024-25). "I'm going into Year 8," he said. "Came into this league at 20 years old, so you can kind of say I grew up in this league. I mean, there's nothing I haven't seen. Practiced against 'Big Ben' (Ben Roethlisberger) for three years. Played against Aaron Rodgers twice a year for two years. Played against Philip Rivers. I've seen a lot of things, been through a lot of different situations."

Bush is excited to join an ascending Bears team that captured the NFC North title and won a playoff game last season. "I want to be a part of it," he said. "I'm coming in ready to work. There's not going to be [any] drop off. There's not going to be [any] adjustment period. I'm going to be expected to come in and learn the playbook and produce."

Neville Gallimore, defensive tackle (Colts)

A sixth-year pro who has appeared in 83 games for the Cowboys (2020-23), Rams (2024) and Colts (2025), Gallimore takes pride in his relentless style of play. "My effort and my desire to compete at a high level I think speaks volumes," he said. "That's something that I've always tried. Apart from being effective as a defensive lineman, the effort and desire to be at 100% and not take plays off, that's something I take pride in. It's carried me up until this point. It's been a part of my journey.

"As a D-lineman, you've got to be able to stop the run, got to be able to affect the quarterback. But for me, I think the best way to show that you care, that you love the game is through your effort … I try and be around the ball as much as possible. I feel like the way to show your team, the defense, the guys that you care is when you're a big dude that can do his job up front but is a guy that's going to run 20, 30 yards down the field—whatever it may be—to make plays, and I take pride in doing that."

Gallimore is eager to play for Allen, saying: "The opportunity to be a part of this system, it's great. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to not only get better but to dominate with the guys that we have in this room. And I feel like with the speed, guys who love football, guys who want to make plays, guys who want to take it another step further than last year, this is a great opportunity for myself."

Gallimore grew up in Ontario, Canada, dreaming of playing in the NFL—but as a quarterback, not a defensive lineman. He was inspired by David Garrard, a 6-2, 236-pounder who played quarterback for the Jaguars from 2002-10. "Even though I was always big for my age, I always liked to say I was a skill player trapped in a D-lineman's body," Gallimore said. "I happened to watch TV and [Garrard] popped up and I'm like, 'Man, he doesn't look like your typical quarterback.' … He was one of the bigger quarterbacks who could run. I could run, but [my] arm wasn't where it needed to be, so I was like, 'I'm just going to stay on the line.'"