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Alyssa Barbieri

48 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 48 for Chicago

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 48 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. 48 is currently worn by long snapper Patrick Scales, who’s been a mainstay on the roster. But there have been some noteworthy players to don the number, including Beattie Feathers and Allan Ellis.

With 48 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 48 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

LS Patrick Scales: 2015-present

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DB Joshua Simmons: 2019

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TE Evan Rodriguez: 2012

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FB J.D. Runnels: 2006

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TE/FB Gabe Reid: 2003

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DB Van Hiles: 1997

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DB Clifton Abraham: 1996

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CB Reggie Phillips: 1985-87

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CB Allan Ellis: 1973-80

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DB Ron Smith: 1970-72

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RB Andy Livingston: 1964-68

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DB Tommy Neck: 1962

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DB Vic Zucco: 1957-60

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HB Harry Hugasian: 1955

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DB/HB Al Romine: 1955

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RB/DB Howie Livingston: 1953

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HB Dick Schweidler: 1946

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HB Joe Vodicka: 1943-45

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RB Bob Swisher: 1938-45

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QB Charlie O'Rourke: 1942

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