48 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 48 for Chicago
The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 48 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. 48 is currently worn by long snapper Patrick Scales, who’s been a mainstay on the roster. But there have been some noteworthy players to don the number, including Beattie Feathers and Allan Ellis.
With 48 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 48 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
LS Patrick Scales: 2015-present
DB Joshua Simmons: 2019
TE Evan Rodriguez: 2012
FB J.D. Runnels: 2006
TE/FB Gabe Reid: 2003
DB Van Hiles: 1997
DB Clifton Abraham: 1996
CB Reggie Phillips: 1985-87
CB Allan Ellis: 1973-80
DB Ron Smith: 1970-72
RB Andy Livingston: 1964-68
DB Tommy Neck: 1962
DB Vic Zucco: 1957-60
HB Harry Hugasian: 1955
DB/HB Al Romine: 1955
RB/DB Howie Livingston: 1953
HB Dick Schweidler: 1946
HB Joe Vodicka: 1943-45
RB Bob Swisher: 1938-45
QB Charlie O'Rourke: 1942
HB Beattie Feathers: 1934-37
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