Report: Bears to Sign LS Scott Daly Off Saints Practice Squad

Chicago Bears bring back long snapper Scott Daly to replace rookie Beau Gardner and tidy up FG operation

Scott Daly played in all 34 regular-season games for the Chicago Bears over the previous two seasons, but they didn't re-sign him in free agency.

Bears claim long snapper Scott Daly off Saints practice squad

The Bears are bringing back long snapper Scott Daly after rookie Beau Gardner struggled through his first two games.They claimed him from the Saints practice squad Tuesday, a source confirmed. Daly played on the team's active roster Sunday.Daly returns to the Bears after playing all 34 regular-season games for them from 2024-25. They let him leave via free agency in the spring, choosing to rely on two young options during training camp. The Notr…

Report: Bears to sign LS Scott Daly off Saints practice squad

Long snapper Scott Daly is headed back to a familiar spot.

REPORT: Long Snapper Scott Daly is Returning to the Bears

What’s old is new again with the Chicago Bears reportedly signing long snapper Scott Daly off the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad. The Tribune’s Brad Biggs reports (via Twitter/X) that Daly is set to return for another stint with the Bears. Given the criticism of the special teams’ performance and rookie Beau Gardner’s snaps, I can understand why. And given what we know about this regime’s patience, it was only a matter of time before a chang…

Saints Lose New Signing Suddenly to Bears Quick Move

The New Orleans Saints thought they had solved one of their big problems in the early going this season. And then the Chicago Bears stepped in and decided to ruin that thought. The issue was one that’s not potentially exciting for casual fans: long snapper. But the Saints had lost Zach Wood to injured reserve […]

Bears Signing LS Scott Daly Off Saints' Practice Squad

Brad Biggs reports the Bears are signing LS Scott Daly to the active roster off the Saints’ practice squad. It’s worth noting Saints LS Zach Wood is on injured reserve with a calf injury, and Daly was elevated in his place for Week 2. Daly, 32, signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame in 2018 but was let go before the season started. He was out of the NFL until 2021 when the Lions signed him to a one-year deal. Detroi…