72 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 72 for Chicago
The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 72 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. 72 is currently worn by offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood, who’s looking to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. But there have been some memorable players to don the number, including Super Bowl champion William Perry.
With 72 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 72 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
OL Alex Leatherwood: 2022-present
OT Tyrone Wheatley: 2021
OT Charles Leno: 2014-20
DT Tracy Robertson: 2013
OT Gabe Carimi: 2011-12
OG Dan Buenning: 2008
DT Jimmy Kennedy: 2007
OL Qasim Mitchell: 2003-05
DT Ernest Grant: 2002
DL Carl Powell: 2001
OT Jon Clark: 1996-97
OG Scott Adams: 1995
DT William Perry: 1985-93
OT John Janata: 1983
C Jerry Doerger: 1982
DT Brad Shearer: 1978-81
OL/DL John Ward: 1976
DE Gary Hrivnak: 1973-75
OL Jim Cadile: 1962-72
DT/LB Ed Nickla: 1959
DT Bill Bishop: 1958
OL/DL/END Bill Wightkin: 1954-57
LB Bill George: 1952-53
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