The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 97 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. 97 is currently worn by veteran defensive tackle Andrew Billings, who’s expected to contribute as a run stuffer along the interior. But there have been some other memorable players to don the number, including Chris Zorich.
With 97 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 97 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
DT Andrew Billings: 2023-present
DE Taco Charlton: 2022
DT Donovan Jeter: 2022
DE Mario Edwards: 2020-21
DL Nick Williams: 2018-19
DE Willie Young: 2014-17
DT Landon Cohen: 2013
OLB J.T. Thomas: 2012
DE Mark Anderson: 2006-10
DE Michael Haynes: 2003-05
DT Christian Peter: 2002
DT Mike Wells: 1998-2000
DT Chris Zorich: 1991-97
LB Bobby Bell: 1987
DL Sean Smith: 1987-88
