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The Chicago Bears are bringing back a familiar face to the roster after some special teams mishaps through these first two games.
According to Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs , the Bears have signed long snapper Scott Daly off the New Orleans Saints ' practice squad. Daly spent two seasons with Chicago , from 2024-2025, but the team let him walk in free agency this offseason. He landed with New Orleans , where he's been on the practice squad.
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No word on what this means for undrafted rookie Beau Gardner, who won the starting long snapper job over Luke Elkin this summer, but the expectation is that he'll be waived and perhaps re-signed to the practice squad as he just isn't ready to start right now.
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on in the rain before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker (94) tackles Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) reacts with teammates after a defensive play against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs after a catch against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass while scrambling against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (55) and defensive tackle Kentavius Street (93) sack Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Kentavius Street (93) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Joshua Metellus (44) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) to prevent a first down during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) throws a pass against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) lies on the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is helped off the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) sits with a towel over his head as he is carted-off the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches game play against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson leaves the field after a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) runs against Chicago Bears defensive back Xavier Woods (32) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
FILE PHOTO: Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) lies on the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images/File Photo
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) calls the snap count at the line of scrimmage against the Minnesota Vikings defense during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs the ball against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) runs the ball against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) runs the ball against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears placekicker Cairo Santos (8) watches the ball after kicking a fifty-yard field goal held by punter Tory Taylor (19) against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) and defensive tackle Levi Drake Rodriguez (50) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles out of bounds against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) is tackled after running the ball against Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A general view of Soldier field during the first quarter of a game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs with the ball along the sideline against Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Levi Drake Rodriguez (50) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) runs the ball against Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) and safety Dillon Thieneman (31) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) is tacked by Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) and safety Dillon Thieneman (31) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Demond Claiborne (21) runs the ball against Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass the ball to wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears players huddle while on offensive against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs the ball and directs blockers upfield against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker (94) tackles Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on in the rain before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on in the rain before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker (94) tackles Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) reacts with teammates after a defensive play against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs after a catch against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass while scrambling against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (55) and defensive tackle Kentavius Street (93) sack Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Kentavius Street (93) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Joshua Metellus (44) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) to prevent a first down during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) throws a pass against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) lies on the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is helped off the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) sits with a towel over his head as he is carted-off the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches game play against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson leaves the field after a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) runs against Chicago Bears defensive back Xavier Woods (32) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
FILE PHOTO: Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) lies on the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images/File Photo
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) calls the snap count at the line of scrimmage against the Minnesota Vikings defense during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs the ball against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) runs the ball against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) runs the ball against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears placekicker Cairo Santos (8) watches the ball after kicking a fifty-yard field goal held by punter Tory Taylor (19) against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) and defensive tackle Levi Drake Rodriguez (50) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles out of bounds against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) is tackled after running the ball against Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A general view of Soldier field during the first quarter of a game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs with the ball along the sideline against Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Levi Drake Rodriguez (50) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) runs the ball against Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) and safety Dillon Thieneman (31) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) is tacked by Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) and safety Dillon Thieneman (31) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Demond Claiborne (21) runs the ball against Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass the ball to wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears players huddle while on offensive against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs the ball and directs blockers upfield against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Vikings: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 loss
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker (94) tackles Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
(Matt Marton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Gardner has had a rough first two games as a rookie, which even prompted head coach Ben Johnson to send a dig his way when discussing the blocked field goal in the fourth quarter on what should've been a chip-shot game-tying field goal.
"The operation was not clean. The snap was not good," Johnson said. "The first field goal was a warning shot as far as I'm concerned."
Daly brings more reliability and experience at long snapper, especially for a unit that's had some issues early this season.
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