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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 43 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.
No. 43 is currently worn by linebacker DeMarquis Gates, who’s competing for a spot on the 53-man roster. Other players to wear the number include George Farmer, Michael Green and Jim Dooley.
With 43 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 43 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
LB DeMarquis Gates: 2022-present
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OLB Ledarius Mack: 2021-22
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S Marqui Christian: 2020-21
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TE Eric Saubert: 2019
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S Chris Prosinski: 2017
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RB Joique Bell: 2016
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LS Thomas Gafford: 2015
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FB Tony Fiammetta: 2013-14
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S Troy Nolan: 2012
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FB Jason Davis: 2008
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S Josh Gattis: 2007
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S Michael Green: 2000-05
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RB Dennis Lundy: 1995
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RB Trevor Cobb: 1994
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CB Lorenzo Lynch: 1987-89
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CB Walt Williams: 1982-83
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TE/WR Emery Moorehead: 1981
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DB Mike Ulmer: 1980
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S Craig Clemons: 1976-77
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DB Earl Douthitt: 1975
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WR George Farmer: 1970-75
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WR Bob Jones: 1967-68
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DB Larry Glueck: 1963-65
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HB/END Jim Dooley: 1952-61
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