The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 44 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.
No. 44 is currently worn by fifth-round rookie linebacker Noah Sewell, who’s competing for the starting SAM role. But there have been some noteworthy players to don the number, including cornerback Terry Schmidt.
With 44 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 44 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
LB Noah Sewell: 2023-present
LB Matt Adams: 2022
LB Alec Ogletree: 2021
LB Nick Kwiatkoski: 2016-19
RB Antone Smith: 2015
LB/LS Jeremy Cain: 2013-14
FB Tyler Clutts: 2011
S Kevin Payne: 2007-09
S Cameron Worrell: 2006
RB Brock Forsey: 2003
RB Curtis Enis: 1999-2000
RB Michael Hicks: 1996-97
FB Bob Christian: 1992-94
DB Todd Krumm: 1988
S Mike Stoops: 1987
CB Terry Schmidt: 1976-84
S Garry Lyle: 1968-74
OG/DT Dub Garrett: 1950
C/LB Frank Szymanski: 1949
HB Frank Minini: 1947-48
HB Bob Margarita: 1944-45
OL/END Ray Richards: 1933-36
OL Earl Evans: 1926-27
