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Alyssa Barbieri

17 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 17 for Chicago

Charles LeClaire USA TODAY Sports Bears Alshon Jeffery Dennis Wierzbicki Tyson Bagent

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 17 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. 17 is currently worn by quarterback Tyson Bagent, who’s making a strong case for a roster spot. Other players to wear the number include Alshon Jeffery and Richie Petitbon.

With 17 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 17 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

QB Tyson Bagent: 2023-present

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QB Tim Boyle: 2022

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WR Nsimba Webster: 2022

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WR Jakeem Grant: 2021

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WR Anthony Miller: 2018-20

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WR Dontrelle Inman: 2017

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WR Alshon Jeffery: 2012-16

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WR Juaquin Iglesias: 2009

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WR Airese Currie: 2006

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QB Cory Sauter: 2002

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QB Danny Wuerffel: 2001

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QB Dave Kreig: 1996

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P Chris Gardocki: 1991-94

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P Tommy Barnhardt: 1987

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QB Sean Payton: 1987

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DB Ike Hill: 1973-74

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DB Cliff Hardy: 1971

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S Richie Petitbon: 1959-68

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G Pete Gudauskas: 1943-45

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QB/TB/DB/K Bob Snyder: 1939-41

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G/E Joe Zeller: 1933-38

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B Jim Pederson: 1932

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G/T Babe Lyon: 1931

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G Babe Frump: 1930

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C Ojay Larson: 1929

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OT Packie Nelson: 1929

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FB Elmer Wynne: 1928

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G Bill Buckler: 1926-27

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G Ralph Scott: 1921-25

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G Ross Petty: 1920

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