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Alyssa Barbieri

13 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 13 for Chicago

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The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 13 days away.

From now until the start of the season, we’ll be counting down each day by revisiting the players who have worn that specific jersey number.

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No. 13 is currently worn by rookie wide receiver Tyler Scott, who’s expected to be an immediate contributor. Other players to wear the number include Joe Stydahar, Ed Healey, George Trafton and Johnny Knox.

With 13 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 13 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

WR Tyler Scott: 2023-present

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WR Byron Pringle: 2022

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WR Rodney Adams: 2021

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WR Kendall Wright: 2017

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WR Kevin White: 2016

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WR Rashad Ross: 2014

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WR Johnny Knox: 2009-11

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QB Rick Mirer: 1997

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T/DE Jack Dugger: 1949

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

C Thurman Garrett: 1947-48

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OT Frank Ramsey: 1945

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T Jake Sweeney: 1944

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G Monte Merkel: 1943

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QB/TB/DB/K Bob Snyder: 1943

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OT/K Joe Stydahar: 1936-46

Photo courtesy of West Virginia University athletics

OT/G/E Ed Healey: 1922

Photo courtesy Dartmouth College athletics

C George Trafton: 1920-32

Photo courtesy of Chicago Bears

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