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Alyssa Barbieri

29 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 29 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 29 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. 29 is currently worn by cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, who’s expected to contribute immediately as a rookie. The number has previously been worn by Tarik Cohen and Dennis Gentry.

With 29 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 29 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

CB Tyrique Stevenson: 2023-present

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S Dane Cruikshank: 2022

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RB Tarik Cohen: 2017-21

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S Harold Jones-Quartey: 2015-16

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S Danny McCray: 2014

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RB Michael Bush: 2012-13

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RB Chester Taylor: 2010

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RB Adrian Peterson: 2002-09

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CB Frankie Smith: 1998-2000

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RB Raymont Harris: 1994-97

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WR/RB Dennis Gentry: 1982-92

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DB Vaughn Lusby: 1980

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RB Mike Morgan: 1978

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RB Dave Gagnon: 1974

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CB Bob Jeter: 1971-73

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RB Ronnie Bull: 1962-70

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FB Glenn Shaw: 1960

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DB McNeil Moore: 1954-57

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RB John Hoffman: 1949-51

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T Glen Burgeis: 1945

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FB Doug McEnulty: 1943-44

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OT Ed Kolman: 1940-47

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T Russ Thompson: 1936-39

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OG Joe Kopcha: 1932-35

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WR Gus Mastrogany: 1931

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E Ted Richards: 1929

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E John Wallace: 1928

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