The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 86 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. 86 is currently worn by wide receiver Dante Pettis, who will be competing for a roster spot this summer. (He changes his number from No. 18). But there have been some memorable players to don the number, including Marty Booker and Zach Miller.
With 86 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 86 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
WR Dante Pettis: 2023-present
TE Demetrius Harris: 2020
TE Zach Miller: 2015-17
TE Kyle Adams: 2011-13
TE Brandon Manumaleuna: 2010
TE Michael Gaines: 2009
WR Eddie Berlin: 2005
WR Marty Booker: 1999-2003, 2008
WR Chris Penn: 1997-98
TE Marv Cook: 1994
WR Barry Wagner: 1992
TE Cap Boso: 1987-91
WR Clay Pickering: 1986
WR Brad Anderson: 1984-85
TE Bob Parsons: 1972-83
TE Jim Hester: 1970
END Loyd Phillips: 1967-69
WR Gary Barnes: 1964
DB Pete Manning: 1960-61
END Bob Jewett: 1958
DE Ed Meadows: 1956-57
OT/DT/END Bill Wightkin: 1953-53
HB Brad Rowland: 1951
