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Alyssa Barbieri

25 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 25 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 25 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. 25 is currently worn by running back Trestan Ebner, who’s competing for a spot on the 53-man roster. Other players to wear the number include Todd Bell and Brad Muster.

With 25 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 25 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

RB Trestan Ebner: 2022-23

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CB Tavon Young: 2022

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CB Artie Burns: 2021

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RB Lamar Miller: 2020

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RB Mike Davis: 2019

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RB Ka'Deem Carey: 2014-16

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CB C.J. Wilson: 2013

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RB Armando Allen: 2011-12

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RB Garrett Wolfe: 2007-10

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CB Derrick Strait: 2006

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S Bobby Gray: 2002-04

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RB Autry Denson: 2001

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CB Thomas Smith: 2000

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CB Tom Carter: 1997-99

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DB Chris Martin: 1996

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S Pat Eilers: 1995

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RB Anthony Johnson: 1995

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CB Keshon Johnson: 1993-94

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FB Brad Muster: 1988-92

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S Todd Bell: 1981-87

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RB Lonnie Perrin: 1979

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RB Art Best: 1977-78

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WR Ron Shanklin: 1976

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S Craig Clemons: 1972-73

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WR Linzy Cole: 1970

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HB/DB J.C. Caroline: 1956-65

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HB/DB Eddie Macon: 1952-53

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DT Mike Jarmoluk: 1946-47

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HB/FB Jackie Hunt: 1945

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HB Ray Nolting: 1936-43

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OL Forrest McPherson: 1935

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OL Walt Kiesling: 1934

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E/HB Gardie Grange: 1929-31

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