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Alyssa Barbieri

36 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 36 for Chicago

Charles LeClaire USA TODAY Sports Bears DeAndre HoustonCarson Kendall Williamson Marcedes Lewis Peter Brouillet USA TODAY Network

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 36 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. 36 is currently worn by rookie safety Kendall Williamson, who’s competing for a spot on the roster as a special teams contributor. Other players to wear the number include most recently DeAndre Houston-Carson.

With 36 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 36 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

S Kendall Williamson: 2023-present

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S DeAndre Houston-Carson: 2016-22

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S Sherrod Martin: 2015

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S Ahmad Dixon: 2014

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S Sean Cattouse: 2013

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S Josh Bullocks: 2009-10

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S Brandon McGowan: 2005-08

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DB Jerrell Pippens: 2004

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FB Stanley Pritchett: 2001-03

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S Raymond Austin: 1998-99

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S Anthony Marshall: 1994-97

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S Markus Paul: 1989-93

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RB Frank Harris: 1987

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S Maurice Douglass: 1986

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DB Wentford Gaines: 1978-80

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RB Larry Schreiber: 1976

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RB Tom Donchez: 1975

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RB Perry Williams: 1974

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RB Roger Lawson: 1972-73

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WR Ron Copeland: 1969

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FB J.D. Smith: 1961

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FB Merrill Douglas: 1958-60

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DB/RB Billy deCorrevont: 1948-49

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QB Tom Farris: 1946-47

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END/DB/DE Jack Morton: 1945

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LB Stu Clarkson: 1942

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