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Alyssa Barbieri

47 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 47 for Chicago

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 47 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. 47 is currently worn by undrafted rookie linebacker Micah Baskerville, who could earn a spot on the practice squad. But there have been some noteworthy players to don the number, including Chicago’s all-time leading receiver Johnny Morris.

With 47 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 47 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

LB Micah Baskerville: 2023-present

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LB Elijah Lee: 2022

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TE Chase Allen: 2022

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LB A.J. Klein: 2022

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CB Xavier Crawford: 2020-21

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LB Isaiah Irving: 2017-19

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FB Paul Lasike: 2016

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S Chris Conte: 2011-14

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CB Woodny Turenne: 2009

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FB Bryan Johnson: 2004-05

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CB Ray McElroy: 2000

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S Chris Hudson: 1999

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CB Randy Hilliard: 1998

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CB Anthony Blaylock: 1993

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S Egypt Allen: 1987

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DB Jonathan Hoke: 1980

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DB Mike Spivey: 1977-79

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WR Brian Baschnagel: 1976

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RB Ken Grandberry: 1974

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CB Butch Davis: 1970

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WR Johnny Morris: 1958-67

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DB Rex Proctor: 1953

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C/END Bill Conkright: 1937-38

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