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Alyssa Barbieri

24 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 24 for Chicago

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 24 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.

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No. 24 is currently worn by running back Khalil Herbert, who’s expected to be the lead back this season. Other players to wear the number include Jeff Fisher, Rosey Taylor and Jordan Howard.

With 24 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 24 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

RB Khalil Herbert: 2021-present

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S Kentrell Brice: 2019

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CB Buster Skrine: 2019-20

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RB Jordan Howard: 2016-18

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CB Alan Ball: 2015

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FB Montell Owens: 2014

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CB Teddy Williams: 2014

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CB Kelvin Hayden: 2012

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RB Marion Barber III: 2011

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S Al Afalava: 2009

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CB Marcus Hamilton: 2008

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CB Ricky Manning: 2006-07

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S Cameron Worrell: 2003-04

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CB Reggie Austin: 2002

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RB Glyn Milburn: 1998-2001

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CB Terry Cousin: 1997

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CB Kevin Miniefield: 1993-96

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CB Richard Fain: 1992

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DB Eric Jeffries: 1987

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CB Vestee Jackson: 1986-90

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CB Jeff Fisher: 1981-84

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CB Virgil Livers: 1975-79

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E Willie Roberts: 1973

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RB Don Shy: 1970-72

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S Rosey Taylor: 1961-69

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DB Erich Barnes: 1958-60

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DL Fred Davis: 1946-51

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OL Billy Hughes: 1941

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C Frank Bausch: 1937-40

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E Luke Johnsos: 1929-36

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E/G Roy Carlson: 1928

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E Reggie Russell: 1928

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E Chuck Kassel: 1927

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G Hunk Anderson: 1923-25

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C John Mintun: 1921

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