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Oct 1, 2026
Chicago let Daly walk in free agency to give two younger snappers a shot, but after Beau Gardner's high snaps contributed to a blocked field goal in a loss to the Vikings, the Bears went right back to the guy who handled the job the previous two seasons. It's not a glamorous return, but it's a clear statement that reliability at long snapper matters more than developmental upside right now.
Strengths: Established, game-tested long snapper who already knows Chicago's operation from his 2024-2025 tenure.
Weaknesses: At 32, he's a pure specialist with no path to any other role, and he was out of a job in Chicago just months before this return.
