Richard Hightower evaluates Bears rookie long snapper Beau Gardner
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Chicago Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower discussed rookie long snapper Beau Gardner, describing his development as a work in progress. Gardner competed against Luke Elkin during training camp, but Elkin was waived, leaving Gardner as the sole long snapper. Hightower expressed confidence in Gardner's potential, emphasizing the importance of pre-season challenges against the Tennessee Titans in their upcoming finale. Despite some areas needing improvement, Hightower noted that Gardner held his own in practice situations.
- •Hightower says Gardner's progression is ongoing.
- •Gardner replaced waived long snapper Luke Elkin.
- •He was a finalist for the Patrick Mannelly award in college.
- •Titans game will provide critical evaluation for Gardner.
- •Bears season opener is scheduled for September 13.
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Richard Hightower discusses Bears rookie LS Beau Gardner
"Chicago Bears STC Richard Hightower provided an update on rookie long snapper Beau Gardner, saying "it's a work in progress."
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