Daniel Hardy

PRO CAREER:

• Enters his third season with the Bears
• Has played in 27 career games with the Los Angeles Rams (2022) and Chicago Bears (2023-25)
• Originally drafted by the Rams in the 7th round (235th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Montana State

2025 SEASON (BEARS):

• Has appeared in all four games with one start
• Has two tackles (one solo) on defense and seven (three solo) on special teams
• Made his first career start in the Bears' Week 3 victory

2024 SEASON (BEARS):

• Appeared in all 17 contests
• Served as a core special teamer playing in over 80% of the team's special teams snaps and has recorded 11 special teams tackles, including a team-leading seven solo special teams tackles, one block and one forced fumble on special teams
• In Week 1 against the Titans, blocked a punt that resulted in a Bears touchdown
• Was the first blocked punt by the Bears since Week 9 of 2012 (Sherrick McManis)

2023 SEASON (BEARS):

• Elevated from practice squad in Week 3 against the Chiefs but listed as inactive

2022 SEASON (RAMS):

• Played 40 snaps on defense and registered three tackles (all assisted) and one pressure
• Played 125 special teams snaps and registered one tackle