
The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 32 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. 32 is currently worn by rookie cornerback Terell Smith, who’s competing for the starting job opposite Jaylon Johnson on the outside. The number has previously been worn by David Montgomery and Johnny Lujack.
With 32 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 32 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
CB Terell Smith: 2023-present

RB David Montgomery: 2019-22

S Deiondre' Hall: 2016-17

RB Senorise Perry: 2014

RB Michael Ford: 2013

RB Kahlil Bell: 2009-12

RB Cedric Benson: 2005-07

S Todd Johnson: 2004

RB Leon Johnson: 2001-02

RB Marlon Barnes: 2000

FB Edgar Bennett: 1998-99

RB Ricky Bell: 1997

DB Dwayne Joseph: 1995

CB Lemuel Stinson: 1988-92

RB Chris Brewer: 1987

DB Garland Rivers: 1987

RB Anthony Hutchinson: 1983-84

CB Charlie Ford: 1971-73

RB Ralph Kurek: 1965-70

WR Lionel Taylor: 1959

FB Leon Campbell: 1952-54

QB/DB Johnny Lujack: 1948-51

DE Allen Smith: 1947

RB/QB Al Grygo: 1944-45
