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Bears sign long snapper Scott Daly off Saints practice squad
Chicago brings back veteran long snapper Scott Daly to fix snapping issues after a blocked field goal in Week 2.
In brief
Chicago brings back veteran long snapper Scott Daly to fix snapping issues after a blocked field goal in Week 2. The Bears are replacing their rookie long snapper with a proven veteran to address operational problems mid-season. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Bears bring back Scott Daly
Chicago is signing long snapper Scott Daly off the Saints' practice squad after he spent the last two seasons with the team.
Why the Bears moved on
Chicago replaced Daly with rookie Beau Gardner this offseason, moving away from the veteran after two seasons together.
Snapping problems emerge
In Sunday's loss to Minnesota, the Bears had a 23-yard field goal blocked, prompting the team to reconsider their long snapper situation.
Daly played for Saints
Daly played for New Orleans in Week 2 without issue after the Saints' longtime long snapper Zach Wood suffered a calf injury.
Stabilizing the position
At 32 years old, Daly returns to Chicago to stabilize the long snapper position and address the team's special teams concerns.
The key point
The Bears are replacing their rookie long snapper with a proven veteran to address operational problems mid-season.
