Bears coach Richard Hightower joins NFL head coach accelerator program |
| - - Friday, May 19, 2023, 7:46 AM |
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
