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Alyssa Barbieri

27 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 27 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 27 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. 27 is currently worn by cornerback Greg Stroman Jr., who’s competing for a spot on the 53-man roster. Other players to wear the number include Mike Richardson and Walt Harris.

With 27 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 27 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

CB Greg Stroman Jr.: 2022-present

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CB Thomas Graham: 2021

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CB Sherrick McManis: 2012-20

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S Major Wright: 2010-11

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RB Kevin Jones: 2008

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CB Marcus Maxey: 2006

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S Nick Turnbull: 2006

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CB Chris Thompson: 2005

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DB Jason Shivers: 2004

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RB Rabih Abdullah: 2002-03

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CB Walt Harris: 1996-2001

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RB Lewis Tillman: 1994-95

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DB Brian Taylor: 1989

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CB Mike Richardson: 1983-88

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WR Bob Grim: 1975

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CB Randy Montgomery: 1974

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DB John Sisk: 1964

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RB Edgar Jones: 1945

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T Joe Mihal: 1940-41

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T Milt Trost: 1935-39

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T Al Culver: 1932

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HB/FB John Doehring: 1932-34

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C Eddie Kawal: 1931

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OT/OG Harvey Long: 1929

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T/E Tillie Voss: 1927-28

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G Mush Crawford: 1925

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