"Bucs are signing veteran long-snapper Scott Daly, who was a tryout player at rookie minicamp this weekend. Will challenge Evan Deckers for their snapping job.- Greg Auman (@gregauman) May 11, 2026"
"Scott Daly has five seasons of NFL experience under his belt. His first three seasons were with the Detroit Lions, but his last two years were spent with the Bears. The 32-year-old long snapper played in all 34 games of Chicago's regular-season games (and both of its playoff games) the last two seasons."
"I don't have any notable memories of Daly during his time with the Bears, but I reckon that is a good thing. After all, not remembering a long snapper probably means they are doing their job with no hiccups or miscues. To that extent, I'll miss having a steady hand at the position. For what it's worth, Scott Daly was Pro Football Focus' highest-graded long snapper in 2024. But with him out of the picture, it is time to focus on who's next at the position."
"LONG SNAPPER: LUKE ELKIN VS. BEAU GARDNER The Bears have been blessed with excellent long snapping over the years. Fans were treated to 16 years of excellence from Patrick Mannelly (1998-2013) and eight seasons of superb play from Patrick Scales (2016, 2018-23) at the position. Perhaps Elkin or Gardner could be t"
Scott Daly has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after previously playing for the Chicago Bears. The move follows the Bears not re-signing him early in the offseason, despite his earlier return in 2025. Daly is a veteran long snapper with five seasons of NFL experience, including three seasons with the Detroit Lions and two seasons with Chicago. He played in all 34 regular-season games and both playoff games for the Bears over the last two seasons. His performance was also recognized, including being Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded long snapper in 2024. With Daly gone, the Bears look toward Luke Elkin and Beau Gardner for the next long-snapping role.
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