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Bears coach Richard Hightower joins NFL head coach accelerator program


by - Senior Editor -

The Chicago Bears announced recently that special teams coordinator Richard Hightower will participate in the NFL's Coach Accelerator Program.

The program is to help minority coaches build relationships and possibly become head coaches one day.

“Richard is a valuable asset to our Chicago Bears. He is an outstanding leader, teacher and communicator,” said Matt Eberflus in a statement. “We couldn’t be more excited about his opportunity to represent the Chicago Bears in the NFL accelerator program. He is ready to take the next step to becoming a head coach.”

Hightower has 16 years of NFL coaching experience, including the last three years with the Bears.

“In the year since its inception, we’ve been encouraged by the positive response to the Accelerator from both club owners and participants,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.”We look forward to continuing to build on an incredible program that supports diverse talent.”

2023 COACH ACCELERATOR PARTICIPANTS

Teryl Austin Pittsburgh Steelers

Chris Beatty Los Angeles Chargers

Marcus Brady * Philadelphia Eagles

Callie Brownson Cleveland Browns

Mike Caldwell * Jacksonville Jaguars

DeMarcus Covington * New England Patriots

Ronald Curry New Orleans Saints

Matt Daniels Minnesota Vikings

Sean Desai Philadelphia Eagles

Tony Dews * Tennessee Titans

Aden Durde Dallas Cowboys

Jon Embree * Miami Dolphins

Leslie Frazier --

Jerry Gray * Atlanta Falcons

Pep Hamilton --

Richard Hightower Chicago Bears

Frisman Jackson * Pittsburgh Steelers

Brian Johnson * Philadelphia Eagles

Jerrod Johnson Houston Texans

Randy Jordan * Washington Commanders

Kerry Joseph * Seattle Seahawks

Cato June Indianapolis Colts

Thaddeus Lewis Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Charles London * Tennessee Titans

Anthony Lynn San Francisco 49ers

Keenan McCardell Minnesota Vikings

Thomas McGaughey * New York Giants

Dave Merritt Kansas City Chiefs

Scottie Montgomery Detroit Lions

Jeff Nixon * New York Giants

Tony Oden New York Jets

Christian Parker Denver Broncos

Aubrey Pleasant Los Angeles Rams

Kris Richard * --

Kelly Skipper Buffalo Bills

Willie Taggart Baltimore Ravens

Drew Terrell Arizona Cardinals

Troy Walters * Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Whitt Jr. * Dallas Cowboys

Greg Williams Green Bay Packers

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