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Alyssa Barbieri

20 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 20 for Chicago

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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 20 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.

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No. 20 is currently worn by running back Travis Homer, who’s competing for a spot on the 53-man roster. Other players to wear the number include Thomas Jones, Mark Carrier and Paddy Driscoll.

With 20 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 20 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

RB Travis Homer: 2023-present

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CB Breon Borders: 2022

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CB Duke Shelley: 2020-22

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CB Prince Amukamara: 2017-19

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CB De'Vante Bausby: 2016

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CB Terrance Mitchell: 2015

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RB Shaun Draughn: 2014

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S Craig Steltz: 2008-13

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S Adam Archuleta: 2007

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RB Thomas Jones: 2004-06

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CB Roosevelt Williams: 2002

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RB James Allen: 1998-2001

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DB Corey Dowden: 1997

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S Mark Carrier: 1990-96

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RB Thomas Sanders: 1985-89

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DB Kevin Potter: 1983-84

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CB Reuben Henderson: 1981-82

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RB Mike Adamle: 1975-76

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CB Joe Taylor: 1967-74

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DB Bobby Jackson: 1961

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DB Justin Rowland: 1960

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FB Pete Johnson: 1959

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DB Ray Gene Smith: 1954-57

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E/DE Jim Keane: 1946-51

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G Jim Logan: 1943

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C Fred Mundee: 1943-45

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E Bob Nowaskey: 1940-42

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E Fred Dreher: 1938

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C/G Zuck Carlson: 1929-36

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WR Ted Drews: 1928

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QB/HB Paddy Driscoll: 1920

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