59 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 59 for Chicago
The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 59 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. 59 is currently worn by undrafted rookie defensive lineman Jalen Harris, who could earn a spot on the practice squad. But there have been some memorable players to don the number, including Ron Rivera and Danny Trevathan.
With 59 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 59 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
DL Jalen Harris: 2023-present
DE Kingsley Jonathan: 2022
OLB Cassius Marsh: 2021
LB Danny Trevathan: 2016-20
LB Christian Jones: 2014-15
LB Khaseem Greene: 2013
LB Jerry Franklin: 2012
LB Patrick Trahan: 2011-12
LB Cato June: 2009
LB Pisa Tinoisamoa: 2009-10
LB Gilbert Gardner: 2008
LB Rod Wilson: 2006-07
LB Joe Odom: 2003-05
OLB Rosevelt Colvin: 1999-2002
LB Jim Schwantz: 1998
LB Daryl Carter: 1997
LB Joe Cain: 1993-96
LB Leonard Jackson: 1987
LB Ron Rivera: 1984-92
LB Gary Campbell: 1977-83
LB Ross Brupbacher: 1976
LB Carl Gersbach: 1975
OG Ernie Janet: 1972
LB Rudy Kuechenberg: 1967-69
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