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The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 96 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. 96 is currently worn by rookie defensive tackle Zacch Pickens, who’s expected to serve as a key rotational piece in his first season. But there have been some other memorable players to don the number, including Alex Brown and Akiem Hicks.
With 96 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 96 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
DT Zacch Pickens: 2023-present
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DT Armon Watts: 2022
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DT Akiem Hicks: 2016-22
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DE Jarvis Jenkins: 2015
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LB Darryl Sharpton: 2014
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DT Zach Minter: 2013
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DT Jay Ratliff: 2013
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DE Mario Addison: 2011
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DE Barry Turner: 2010
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DT Alex Brown: 2002-09
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DT Henry Taylor: 2001
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DE Clyde Simmons: 1999-2000
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LB Chris Draft: 1998
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DT Tyrone Williams: 1997
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DL Albert Fontenot: 1994-96
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LB Percy Snow: 1993
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DT Tim Ryan: 1990-91
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DE Greg Fitzgerald: 1987
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