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38 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 38 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 38 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. 38 is currently worn by safety A.J. Thomas, who’s competing for a spot on the 53-man roster. Other players to wear the number include Danieal Manning and Adrian Amos.

With 38 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 38 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

S A.J. Thomas: 2022-present

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S Tashaun Gipson: 2020-21

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S Adrian Amos: 2015-18

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CB Zackary Bowman: 2012-13

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S Danieal Manning: 2006-10

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DB Eric Joyce: 2002

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FB Robert Chancey: 1998

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FB Mike Dulaney: 1995-97

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RB Tim Worley: 1993-94

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CB John Hardy: 1991

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RB Lakei Heimuli: 1987

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DB Hurles Scales: 1974

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WR Dave Juenger: 1973

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WR Ray Ogden: 1969-71

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HB Bill Brown: 1961

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OG Ed Bradley: 1950

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OL Bill Milner: 1947-49

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DE Chuck Apolskis: 1939

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HB/FB Sam Francis: 1937-38

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