39 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 39 for Chicago
The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 39 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. 39 is currently worn by cornerback Josh Blackwell, who should serve as key depth in the slot. Other players to wear the number include current Bear Eddie Jackson, now donning No. 4.
With 39 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 39 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
CB Josh Blackwell: 2022-present
CB Thakarius Keyes: 2021
S Eddie Jackson: 2017-20
CB Jacoby Glenn: 2015-16
CB Al Louis-Jean: 2014
S Derrick Martin: 2013
FB Lousaka Polite: 2007
DB Travis Coleman: 2002
CB Reggie Austin: 2001
RB Curtis Enis: 1998
CB Jeremy Lincoln: 1993-95
RB Al Wolden: 1987
RB/TE Robin Earl: 1977-79
RB Reggie Sanderson: 1973
DB Phil Clark: 1970
RB John Adams: 1959-62
OE Ralph Anderson: 1958
FB J.D. Smith: 1956
FB/LB Pete Perini: 1954-55
RB/P George Gulyanics: 1947-52
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