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Alyssa Barbieri

18 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 18 for Chicago

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The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 18 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. 18 is currently worn by tight end Robert Tonyan, who is expected to play a key role on offense. Other players to wear the number include Mike Tomczak, Kyle Orton and Joe Stydahar.

With 18 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 18 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

TE Robert Tonyan: 2023-present

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WR Dante Pettis: 2022

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WR David Moore: 2022

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TE Jesse James: 2021

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WR Taylor Gabriel: 2018-19

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WR Tre McBride: 2017

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WR Micheal Spurlock: 2014

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WR Dane Sanzenbacher: 2011-12

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QB Kyle Orton: 2005-08

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PK Chris Boniol: 1999

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QB Steve Stenstrom: 1996-98

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WR Greg Primus: 1994

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QB Mike Tomczak: 1985-90

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QB Joe Barnes: 1974

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DB Jerry Moore: 1971-72

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QB Ronnie Knox: 1957

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C/LB Fred Negus: 1950

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FB Joe Osmanski: 1946-49

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T/K Joe Stydahar: 1945

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HB Adolph Kissell: 1942

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T Alec Shellogg: 1939

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E Eggs Manske: 1937

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G/T Eddie Michaels: 1936

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T/E/G Don Murry: 1925-31

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G Hunk Anderson: 1922-24

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G Dick Barker: 1921

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HB Henry Shank: 1920

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