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Alyssa Barbieri

82 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 82 for Chicago

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 82 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. 82 is currently worn by wide receiver Nsimba Webster, who could be competing for a spot on the practice squad. But there have been some memorable players to don the number, including Greg Olsen and Alan Page.

With 82 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 82 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

WR Nsimba Webster: 2022-present

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WR Isaiah Coulter: 2021-22

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WR Dwayne Harris: 2020

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TE Ben Braunecker: 2019

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TE Logan Paulsen: 2016

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TE Khari Lee: 2015

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WR Chris Williams: 2014

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TE Greg Olsen: 2007-10

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TE Gabe Reid: 2005-06

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WR Daryl Jones: 2004

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TE John Owens: 2004

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TE Robert Johnson: 2003

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TE John Davis: 2001-02

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WR Eddie Kennison: 2000

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WR Fabien Bownes: 1997-98

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WR John Jackson: 1996

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WR Nate Lewis: 1994-95

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WR Wendell Davis: 1988-93

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TE Brian Glasgow: 1987

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WR Ken Margerum: 1982-86

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DT Alan Page: 1978-81

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WR John Gilliam: 1977

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DE Royce Berry: 1976

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TE Fred Pagac: 1974

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WR Earl Thomas: 1971-73

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TE Emilio Vallez: 1968-69

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WR Rich Kreitling: 1964

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DE Maury Youmans: 1960-62

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END/DE Dick Hensley: 1953

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DE Jack Hoffman: 1952-58

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OL Tom Roberts: 1944-45

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G Tony Ippolito: 1943

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G/DE Ray Bray: 1939-51

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