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Alyssa Barbieri

45 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 45 for Chicago

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 45 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. 45 is currently worn by a pair of undrafted rookies in fullback Robert Burns and safety Bralen Trahan. But there have been some noteworthy players to don the number, including Gary Fencik.

With 45 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 45 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

FB Robert Burns: 2023-present

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DB Bralen Trahan: 2023-present

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LB Joe Thomas: 2022

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LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe: 2018-22

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WR Bralon Addison: 2016

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FS Brock Vereen: 2014-15

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LS Chris Massey: 2011

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S Cameron Worrell: 2008

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FB/TE Scott Dragos: 2000-01

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CB Tony Stargell: 1997

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FB Craig Heyward: 1993

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S Gary Fencik: 1976-87

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S Craig Clemons: 1974-75

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RB/PR Joe Moore: 1973

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WR Dick Gordon: 1965-71

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CB Don Bishop: 1959

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DB/END Rocky Ryan: 1958

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RB Bobby Watkins: 1955-57

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HB/DB Billy Stone: 1952-54

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LB Bones Weatherly: 1950

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