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After Velus Jones Jr.’s ‘devastating’ mistake last week, the Chicago Bears are holding a competition for their punt return role

CHICAGO — Velus Jones Jr. has given it some thought. If he had that one sequence from last week’s loss to the Washington Commanders to do over again, if he had a redo on the punt he muffed inside the Chicago Bears 10-yard line with 8 minutes, 12 seconds remaining,…

Chicago Tribune

Bears confident in punt returner Velus Jones, but ...

The rookie is in a competition for the punt-returning job this week after a second muffed punt in three games against the Commanders last week. “All rookies struggle. But he’ll be fine,” special teams coordinator Richard Hightower said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bear Necessities: STC Richard Hightower hasn’t lost confidence in Velus Jones Jr.

Velus Jones Jr. had a costly muffed punt in his Bears debut, but the confidence hasn't wavered heading into Sunday's game vs. Vikings.

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Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross ‘super happy’ for Bears coach Matt Eberflus

Houston Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross is pleased to see the success Matt Eberflus is having as the Chicago Bears coach.

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Bears vow faith in kicker Cairo Santos after 2 misses in downpour

Even though Santos had missed an extra point in a deluge of rain five minutes earlier, the Bears didn’t seriously consider going for a two-point conversion after scoring their last touchdown Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bear Necessities: Rookie Velus Jones Jr. has impressed returning kicks

Bears STC Richard Hightower had praise for rookie kick returner Velus Jones: "He's got really good acceleration and he's got good vision."

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WATCH: Bears press conferences from 12th training camp practice

The Bears returned to Halas Hall for their 12th practice of training camp, where Darnell Mooney, Jaquan Brisker and more met with the media.

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10 takeaways from 12th practice at Bears training camp

The Bears held their 12th practice of training camp on Wednesday. Here's what we learned from Day 12:

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WATCH: Bears press conferences from sixth training camp practice

The Bears put the pads on for Day 6 of training camp, where Robert Quinn, Jaylon Johnson and more met with the media.

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49ers' coaching departures: How will Shanahan replace McDaniel, Hightower and others?

Kyle Shanahan's coaching staff isn't just changing, it's doing so at major spots, and this is looking like an annual occurrence.

Tribune News Service

Bears hire Richard Hightower: 5 things to know about Chicago’s new special teams coordinator

Bears HC Matt Eberflus is filling out his coaching staff, adding Richard Hightower. Get to know Chicago's new special teams coordinator.

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Chicago Bears hire Richard Hightower as their special teams coordinator to round out new coach Matt Eberflus’ staff

The Chicago Bears have hired Richard Hightower to be their new special teams coordinator — the last of the three coordinators to be hired by new coach Matt Eberflus.

Chicago Tribune

Former 49ers special teams coordinator Richard Hightower signs with Bears

The #49ers will be looking for a new special teams coordinator after Richard Hightower took a job with the Bears.

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Bears name Richard Hightower special teams coordinator

Hightower spent the last five seasons as the special teams coordinator for the 49ers.

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Bears hire Richard Hightower as special teams coordinator

Matt Eberflus made another big hire in Richard Hightower as the Bears’ new special teams coach.

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