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Bears long snapper Scott Daly wasn't on the field for the blocked field goal that sealed Sunday's 25-24 win over the Raiders, but he had something to do with the big play.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 29

Bears' long snapper played surprisingly key role in Week 4 win over Raiders

Football is famously a game of inches. The smallest, most trivial things can play an outsized role in the outcome of games. We saw that on Sunday Night Football, when a single second remaining in overtime after an incomplete pass from Green Bay's Jordan Love allowed the Packers to escape with a 40-40 tie with the Dallas Cowboys rather than a loss.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / August 28

Bears re-sign LS Scott Daly, returner Devin Duvernay

The Bears did some roster juggling early this week that included the procedural moves of cutting veterans Scott Daly and Devin Duvernay. On Thursday, the team announced it has re-signed their long snapper and returner.

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Chicago Bears News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 12

Former Notre Dame Special Teams Star Returns to Chicago Bears

Former Notre Dame longsnapper Scott Daly has re-signed with his hometown Chicago Bears. This comes after Daly spent part of last season in Chicago, following veteran long snapper Patrick Scales being lost due to back surgery.

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Bears Sign New Deal With Starting Specialist Amid Free Agency

The Chicago Bears have wasted no time making moves to improve their roster in the first few days of free-agent negotiations for the 2025 season. Since

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 11

Bears Re-Signing LS Scott Daly

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Bears are re-signing LS Scott Daly to a one-year contract. Daly, 31, signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame in 2018 but was let go before the season started.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 13

Niche free agents create possible Bears roster holes to fill

With so many critical needs at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the football, it's easy to forget with free agency and the draft approaching how the Bears have niche needs to fill.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 22, 2024

Report: No Apologies from League for Bears on Blocked Kick

The Bears couldn't get even the small amount of satisfaction a league apology would bring. According to a report by Jason Lieser of the Sun-Times , the NFL told the Bears the field goal block by Green Bay at the end of Sunday's 20-19 Packers win was entirely legal.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / October 14, 2024

Bears LS Scott Daly week to week with knee injury

Scott Daly is considered week to week, and with Chicago on its off week, the Bears long snapper might not miss any time, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / October 13, 2024

Bears Long Snapper Scott Daly Ruled Out, Cole Kmet Emergency Backup

A 53-man roster is designed to have backups for just about every position on the field. That said, special teams is a position group that has a few replacement options. Unlike some college rosters, NFL teams only carry one kicker, one punter, and one long snapper.

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Chicago Bears News / Bleacher Nation / September 14, 2024

New Chicago Bears Roster Shuffle Impacts Ryan Bates, Scott Daly, Collin Johnson

The Chicago Bears are shaking up their roster ahead of their Sunday Night Football matchup against the Texans.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 7, 2024

Bears Promote Long Snapper and Defensive Tackle to Roster

Defensive tackle Byron Cowart and long snapper Scott Daly have been promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans through standard elevation.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / August 30, 2024

A Scout’s Take on the four newest Chicago Bears

Greg Gabriel wanted to take a closer look at the latest additions to the Bears. Like many NFL Clubs, the Chicago Bears brought in some new players who were signed to the Practice Squad.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / August 28, 2024

Detroit Lions’ runner-up long snapper signs with NFC North rival

Former Detroit Lions long snapper Scott Daly found a new home very quickly, and he won’t have to move far. While none of the players the Detroit Lions waived were claimed off the waiver wire, one is signing with another team’s practice squad.

Detroit Lions News / Sporting News / August 27, 2024

Detroit Lions set to have new long snapper in 2024, according to report

The Detroit Lions have had Scott Daly as their long snapper for the past three seasons, but the team is set to go in a different direction in 2024, according to a report.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 26, 2024

Hogan Hatten's Former Teammate: Lions Got 'Best' Snapper in NFL

One of the tightest position battles throughout Detroit Lions training camp involved the long snapper position. Scott Daly, who replaced Don Mulbach back in 2021, has reportedly been notified he will be released.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / August 26, 2024

Detroit Lions reportedly make a decision at long snapper

The Detroit Lions have made a decision on their long snapper for the 2024 season. The Detroit Lions will have a new long snapper in 2024. According to Dave Birkett, the Lions are cutting incumbent snapper Scott Daly and going with undrafted rookie long snapper Hogan Hatten.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / March 15, 2024

Detroit Lions re-sign long snapper Scott Daly

The Detroit Lions have signed long snapper Scott Daly, who finished the 2023 season with a knee injury. The Detroit Lions have themselves a long snapper on the roster.