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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 31 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. 31 is currently worn by cornerback Jaylon Jones, who’s competing for a spot on the 53-man roster. The number has previously been worn by Nathan Vasher and Joe Fortunato.
With 31 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 31 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
CB Jaylon Jones: 2022-present
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RB Trestan Ebner: 2022
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CB Michael Joseph: 2021-22
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RB Artavis Pierce: 2021
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CB Marcus Williams: 2018
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CB Marcus Cooper: 2017-18
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S Chris Prosinski: 2015-16
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S Isaiah Frey: 2013-14
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S Brandon Meriweather: 2011
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CB Joshua Moore: 2010
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CB Nathan Vasher: 2004-09
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FB Daimon Shelton: 2001-02
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RB Rashaan Salaam: 1995-97
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RB Mark Green: 1989-92
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S Greg Lasker: 1988
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DB Bruce McCray: 1987
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CB Ken Taylor: 1985
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CB Bill Knox: 1974-76
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LB Ross Brupbacher: 1970-72
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LB Joe Fortunato: 1955-66
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FB/LB Emerson Cole: 1952
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LB Stu Clarkson: 1946-51
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OG/DG Paul Podmajersky: 1944
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OG Len Akin: 1942
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HB Dick Schweidler: 1938-39
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