Bears Long Snapper Battle Heats Up | Chicago Bears News

The Bears are locked in a battle for the long snapper spot, with two young contenders—Luke Elkin and Beau Gardner—vying for the starting role. Elkin, a practice squad veteran with a familiar connection to punter Tory Taylor, brings experience but faces stiff competition. Gardner, a standout at Georgia who won the prestigious Patrick Mannelly Award and earned All-SEC and All-American honors, is the heavily favored choice. With only one roster spot up for grabs, Gardner appears poised to take over as the Bears’ long-term solution, though Elkin’s talent and connection could make this a tight race. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7319ee47e61f028c