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Alyssa Barbieri

53 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 53 for Chicago

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 53 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. 53 is currently worn by linebacker T.J. Edwards, who will play the WILL role in Matt Eberflus’ defense. There haven’t been a lot of memorable players to wear the number, most recently donned by Nicholas Morrow last season.

With 53 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 53 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

LB T.J. Edwards: 2023-present

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LB Nicholas Morrow: 2022

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OL Arlington Hambright: 2021

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OLB Ledarius Mack: 2021

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LB Devante Bond: 2019-20

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LB John Timu: 2015-17

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LB Terrell Manning: 2014

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LB Jerry Franklin: 2013

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LB Nick Roach: 2007-12

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LB Corey Jenkins: 2004

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LB Leon Joe: 2004-06

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LB Warrick Holdman: 1999-2003

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LB Lemanski Hall: 1998

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LB Michael Lowery: 1996-97

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LB Dante Jones: 1988-1994

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C Brent Johnson: 1987

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LB Dan Rains: 1982-86

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OL Paul Tabor: 1980

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DE Tommy Hart: 1978-79

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C Dan Peiffer: 1975-77

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LB Gail Clark: 1973

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LB Larry Rowden: 1971-72

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LB Dave Martin: 1969

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LB Jim Purnell: 1964-68

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LB Ken Kirk: 1960-61

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C Bill Autrey: 1953

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OT/DT/END Bill Wightkin: 1950-51

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