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
LB Nicholas Morrow: 2022
OL Arlington Hambright: 2021
OLB Ledarius Mack: 2021
LB Devante Bond: 2019-20
LB John Timu: 2015-17
LB Terrell Manning: 2014
LB Jerry Franklin: 2013
LB Nick Roach: 2007-12
LB Corey Jenkins: 2004
LB Leon Joe: 2004-06
LB Warrick Holdman: 1999-2003
LB Lemanski Hall: 1998
LB Michael Lowery: 1996-97
LB Dante Jones: 1988-1994
C Brent Johnson: 1987
LB Dan Rains: 1982-86
OL Paul Tabor: 1980
DE Tommy Hart: 1978-79
C Dan Peiffer: 1975-77
LB Gail Clark: 1973
LB Larry Rowden: 1971-72
LB Dave Martin: 1969
LB Jim Purnell: 1964-68
LB Ken Kirk: 1960-61
C Bill Autrey: 1953
OT/DT/END Bill Wightkin: 1950-51
OG Pat Preston: 1946-49
