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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 · Oct 22, 2022

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 · Oct 21, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2022

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:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 10, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 3, 2022

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 · Feb 8, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2022

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 · Feb 6, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2022

Bears name Richard Hightower special teams coordinator

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 6, 2022