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Alyssa Barbieri

88 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 88 for Chicago

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 88 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. 88 is currently worn by tight end Stephen Carlson, who will be competing for a roster spot this summer. But there have been some memorable players to don the number, including tight end Desmond Clark.

With 88 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 88 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

TE Stephen Carlson: 2023-present

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TE Trevon Wesco: 2022

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WR Tajae Sharpe: 2022

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WR Riley Ridley: 2019-20

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TE Dion Sims: 2017-18

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TE Rob Housler: 2015

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TE Dante Rosario: 2013-14

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TE Desmond Clark: 2003-10

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WR Marcus Robinson: 1998-2002

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LS Harper LeBel: 1997

AP Photo/Eric Gay

DB Jack Johnson: 1996

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WR Fabien Bownes: 1995

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WR Greg McMurtry: 1994

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TE Danta Whitaker: 1993

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WR Glen Kozlowski: 1988-92

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WR Ken Knapczyk: 1987

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TE Pat Dunsmore: 1983-84

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

TE Brooks Williams: 1982

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WR Marcus Anderson: 1981

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

TE Greg Latta: 1975-79

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TE Jim Kelly: 1974

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P Bobby Joe Green: 1962-73

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WR Willard Dewveall: 1959-60

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