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Alyssa Barbieri

21 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 21 for Chicago

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 21 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. 21 is currently worn by running back D’Onta Foreman, who’s competing for the lead back role this summer. Other players to wear the number include Leslie Frazier and Donnell Woolford.

With 21 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 21 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

RB D'Onta Foreman: 2023-present

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RB Darrynton Evans: 2022

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CB Xavier Crawford: 2021

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S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix: 2019

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S Quintin Demps: 2017

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CB Tracy Porter: 2015-16

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S Ryan Mundy: 2014

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S Major Wright: 2012-13

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S Corey Graham: 2007-11

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CB Dante Wesley: 2006

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WR Rashied Davis: 2005

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CB R.W. McQuarters: 2000-04

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CB Terry Cousin: 1998-99

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RB Darnell Autry: 1997

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CB Donnell Woolford: 1989-96

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CB Leslie Frazier: 1981-85

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DB Nemiah Wilson: 1975

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WR Cecil Turner: 1968-73

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HB Jon Arnett: 1964-66

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HB Perry Jeter: 1956-57

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HB Ron Drzewiecki: 1955

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DB George Figner: 1953

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G Chuck Drulis: 1945-49

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G/LB Danny Fortmann: 1936-43

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E/DE Wayland Becker: 1934

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T/G Tiny Engebretsen: 1932

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G Danny McMullen: 1930-31

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RB Dick Sturtridge: 1928-29

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