The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 55 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. 55 is currently worn by linebacker Dylan Cole, who was brought in as depth this offseason. But there have been some memorable players to don the number, including Lance Briggs and Otis Wilson.
With 55 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 55 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
LB Dylan Cole: 2023-present
DE Al-Quadin Muhammad: 2022
OLB Bruce Irvin: 2021
DE Sam Kamara: 2021
LB Josh Woods: 2019-21
C Hroniss Grasu: 2015-17
LB Lance Briggs: 2003-14
LB Mike Caldwell: 2002
LB Greg Jones: 2001
LB Sean Harris: 1997-2000
LB Vinson Smith: 1993-96
LB John Roper: 1989-92
LB Otis Wilson: 1980-87
LB Doug Buffone: 1966-79
C Larry Strickland: 1954-59
C Bob Moser: 1951-53
PK Fred Venturelli: 1948
HB Bob Fenimore: 1947
