The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 82 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. 82 is currently worn by wide receiver Nsimba Webster, who could be competing for a spot on the practice squad. But there have been some memorable players to don the number, including Greg Olsen and Alan Page.
With 82 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 82 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
WR Nsimba Webster: 2022-present
WR Isaiah Coulter: 2021-22
WR Dwayne Harris: 2020
TE Ben Braunecker: 2019
TE Logan Paulsen: 2016
TE Khari Lee: 2015
WR Chris Williams: 2014
TE Greg Olsen: 2007-10
TE Gabe Reid: 2005-06
WR Daryl Jones: 2004
TE John Owens: 2004
TE Robert Johnson: 2003
TE John Davis: 2001-02
WR Eddie Kennison: 2000
WR Fabien Bownes: 1997-98
WR John Jackson: 1996
WR Nate Lewis: 1994-95
WR Wendell Davis: 1988-93
TE Brian Glasgow: 1987
WR Ken Margerum: 1982-86
DT Alan Page: 1978-81
WR John Gilliam: 1977
DE Royce Berry: 1976
TE Fred Pagac: 1974
WR Earl Thomas: 1971-73
TE Emilio Vallez: 1968-69
WR Rich Kreitling: 1964
DE Maury Youmans: 1960-62
END/DE Dick Hensley: 1953
DE Jack Hoffman: 1952-58
OL Tom Roberts: 1944-45
G Tony Ippolito: 1943
G/DE Ray Bray: 1939-51
OT Del Bjork: 1937-38
