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Alyssa Barbieri

46 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 46 for Chicago

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 46 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. 46 is currently worn by linebacker Kuony Deng, who’s competing for a roster spot. But there have been some noteworthy players to don the number, including safety Doug Plank.

With 46 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 46 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

LB Kuony Deng: 2023-present

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TE Jake Tonges: 2022

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OLB Bruce Irvin: 2021

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DE Sam Kamara: 2021

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RB Artavis Pierce: 2020

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TE Dax Raymond: 2019

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FB Michael Burton: 2017-18

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LB Josh Shirley: 2016

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S Chris Harris: 2005-11

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CB Marlon Forbes: 1996-98

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RB John Ivlow: 1993

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RB Anthony Mosley: 1987

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S Doug Plank: 1975-82

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RB Pete Van Valkenberg: 1974

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WR Matt Maslowski: 1972

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HB Craig Baynham: 1970

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DB Curt Gentry: 1966-68

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END Angelo Coia: 1960-63

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HB/RS Don Bingham: 1956

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DB/HB Billy Anderson: 1953-54

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HB Chuck Hunsinger: 1950-52

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