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Alyssa Barbieri

35 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 35 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 35 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. 35 is currently worn by fullback Khari Blasingame, who returns as the lead blocker for a dominant run game. Other players to wear the number include Neal Anderson, Anthony Thomas, Roland Harper and Rick Casares.

With 35 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 35 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

FB Khari Blasingame: 2022-present

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CB Jaylon Jones: 2022

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RB Ryan Nall: 2019-21

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CB Johnthan Banks: 2016

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RB Raheem Mostert: 2016

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RB Jacquizz Rodgers: 2015

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CB Zackary Bowman: 2008-11

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CB Ade Jimoh: 2007

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S Todd Johnson: 2005-06

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RB Anthony Thomas: 2001-04

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DB James Burton: 1994-97

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DB Mike Hintz: 1987

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RB Neal Anderson: 1986-93

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RB Roland Harper: 1975-82

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RB Jim Harrison: 1971-74

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FB Rick Casares: 1955-64

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FB Bobby Jack Floyd: 1953

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OT Paul Stenn: 1948-51

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OT Fred Hartman: 1947

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OT Bill Steinkemper: 1943

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OT/K Lee Artoe: 1940-42

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OL Dick Bassi: 1938-39

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