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Alyssa Barbieri

39 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 39 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 39 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. 39 is currently worn by cornerback Josh Blackwell, who should serve as key depth in the slot. Other players to wear the number include current Bear Eddie Jackson, now donning No. 4.

With 39 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 39 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

CB Josh Blackwell: 2022-present

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CB Thakarius Keyes: 2021

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S Eddie Jackson: 2017-20

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CB Jacoby Glenn: 2015-16

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CB Al Louis-Jean: 2014

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S Derrick Martin: 2013

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FB Lousaka Polite: 2007

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DB Travis Coleman: 2002

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CB Reggie Austin: 2001

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RB Curtis Enis: 1998

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CB Jeremy Lincoln: 1993-95

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RB Al Wolden: 1987

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RB/TE Robin Earl: 1977-79

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RB Reggie Sanderson: 1973

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DB Phil Clark: 1970

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RB John Adams: 1959-62

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OE Ralph Anderson: 1958

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FB J.D. Smith: 1956

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FB/LB Pete Perini: 1954-55

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RB/P George Gulyanics: 1947-52

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