According to a reports from Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Chicago Bears have hired a new special teams coordinator.
Pelissero announced just moments ago that the Bears are hiring Richard Hightower to be their special teams coordinator.
As noted, Hightower was the special teams coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers for the past five season.
The #Bears are hiring Richard Hightower as their special teams coordinator, per sources.
Hightower held the same position the past five seasons in San Francisco. Another big hire for Matt Eberflus.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 6, 2022