The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 96 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. 96 is currently worn by rookie defensive tackle Zacch Pickens, who’s expected to serve as a key rotational piece in his first season. But there have been some other memorable players to don the number, including Alex Brown and Akiem Hicks.
With 96 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 96 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
DT Zacch Pickens: 2023-present
DT Armon Watts: 2022
DT Akiem Hicks: 2016-22
DE Jarvis Jenkins: 2015
LB Darryl Sharpton: 2014
DT Zach Minter: 2013
DT Jay Ratliff: 2013
DE Mario Addison: 2011
DE Barry Turner: 2010
DT Alex Brown: 2002-09
DT Henry Taylor: 2001
DE Clyde Simmons: 1999-2000
LB Chris Draft: 1998
DT Tyrone Williams: 1997
DL Albert Fontenot: 1994-96
LB Percy Snow: 1993
DT Tim Ryan: 1990-91
DE Greg Fitzgerald: 1987
