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Bears Rookie Gardner Eyes Long Snapper Spot | Chicago Bears News
The Chicago Bears have waived rookie long snapper Luke Elkin, opening the door for undrafted rookie Beau Gardner to take over the starting role — unless they bring in a veteran before the season. Both players are unproven in the NFL but starred in college. Meanwhile, the Bears are scrambling to patch holes in their defense, especially at cornerback and safety, after a string of injuries. They’ve signed Beanie Bishop, a former Steelers/Saints DB with a turbulent past including a March suspension and July release, to help fill the void. With key players like Kyler Gordon sidelined and others…
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