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Alyssa Barbieri

32 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 32 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 32 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. 32 is currently worn by rookie cornerback Terell Smith, who’s competing for the starting job opposite Jaylon Johnson on the outside. The number has previously been worn by David Montgomery and Johnny Lujack.

With 32 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 32 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

CB Terell Smith: 2023-present

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RB David Montgomery: 2019-22

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S Deiondre' Hall: 2016-17

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RB Senorise Perry: 2014

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RB Michael Ford: 2013

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RB Kahlil Bell: 2009-12

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RB Cedric Benson: 2005-07

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S Todd Johnson: 2004

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RB Leon Johnson: 2001-02

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RB Marlon Barnes: 2000

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FB Edgar Bennett: 1998-99

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RB Ricky Bell: 1997

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DB Dwayne Joseph: 1995

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CB Lemuel Stinson: 1988-92

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RB Chris Brewer: 1987

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DB Garland Rivers: 1987

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RB Anthony Hutchinson: 1983-84

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CB Charlie Ford: 1971-73

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RB Ralph Kurek: 1965-70

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WR Lionel Taylor: 1959

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FB Leon Campbell: 1952-54

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QB/DB Johnny Lujack: 1948-51

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DE Allen Smith: 1947

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RB/QB Al Grygo: 1944-45

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