Chicago Bears 2022 Position Battles: Kicker, punter, and long snapper

Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Chicago Bears head into training camp next week with just one player each at kicker, long snapper, and punter, so whatever battle these players may have been getting ready for has ended before it really started. There was always going to be no comp at kicker, but the Bears released a long snapper and punter earlier this offseason.

So let’s dive into the easiest article of this training camp preview series.

Roster Locks

Cairo Santos inked a three-year, $9 million contract extension last year, through the 2023 season, but former general manager Ryan Pace gave him two void years taking it through 2025. The 30-year old Santos has solidified…