Bears Re-sign Daniel Hardy: Securing Special Teams Strength

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Chicago Bears are holding on to a vital special team's contributor by resigning defensive and Daniel Hardy to a two-year contract. Reports say the deal carries a base value of $4,970,000 and a cap hit of $2,100,000. Dollars in 2026. Hardy first caught attention after joining the Bears in 2023, following his time as a seventh-round draft pick with the Los Angeles. Rams, the year before, he quickly earned a spot as a special team standout and provided depth along the defensive line. In 2025, Hardy posted 22 tackles, one quarterback hit, and even lined up at fullback for a few snaps late in the season. Fans and coaches alike valued his versatility and hustle on coverage units. Several manager Ryan Poles is jumping ahead of free agency, which kicks off its negotiating window on Monday and goes live at 11 a.m. Central.

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