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Alyssa Barbieri

Bears’ 53-man roster projection ahead of 2023 NFL draft

The 2023 NFL draft is upon us, where the Chicago Bears will add a new rookie class to their ranks.

General manager Ryan Poles has 10 picks to work with, including four inside the top 64. While Chicago has the ninth overall selection, they don’t pick again until 53rd overall. Still, Poles has a good opportunity to add some impact players who can contribute immediately.

While the Bears will be adding more names to the roster this draft weekend — from draft picks to undrafted free agents — here’s a look at what Chicago’s 53-man roster could look like right now (without the new additions).

Offense (25)

Quarterback: 2

Running back: 5

Wide receiver: 6

Tight end: 3

Offensive line: 9

QB Justin Fields

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QB P.J. Walker

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RB Khalil Herbert

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RB D'Onta Foreman

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RB Travis Homer

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RB Trestan Ebner

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FB Khari Blasingame

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WR DJ Moore

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WR Chase Claypool

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WR Darnell Mooney

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WR Velus Jones Jr.

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WR Equanimeous St. Brown

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WR Dante Pettis

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TE Cole Kmet

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TE Robert Tonyan

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TE Jake Tonges

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OL Braxton Jones

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OL Teven Jenkins

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OL Nate Davis

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OL Cody Whitehair

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OL Larry Borom

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OL Lucas Patrick

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OL Alex Leatherwood

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OL Ja'Tyre Carter

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OL Doug Kramer

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Defense (25)

Defensive line: 8

Linebacker: 6

Cornerback: 6

Safety: 5

DL Justin Jones

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DL Andrew Billings

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DL DeMarcus Walker

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DL Trevis Gipson

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DL Rasheem Green

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DL Dominique Robinson

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DL Donovan Jeter

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DL Andrew Brown

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LB Tremaine Edmunds

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LB T.J. Edwards

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LB Jack Sanborn

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LB Dylan Cole

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LB Sterling Weatherford

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LB DeMarquis Gates

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CB Jaylon Johnson

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CB Kyler Gordon

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CB Kindle Vildor

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CB Jaylon Jones

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CB Josh Blackwell

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CB Greg Stroman Jr.

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S Eddie Jackson

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S Jaquan Brisker

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S Elijah Hicks

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S A.J. Thomas

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S Adrian Colbert

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Special Teams (3)

Kicker: 1

Punter: 1

Long snapper: 1

K Cairo Santos

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P Trenton Gill

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