76 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 76 for Chicago
The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 76 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. 76 is currently worn by offensive lineman Teven Jenkins, who is moving to left guard this season. But there have been some memorable players to don the number, including Steve McMichael.
With 76 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 76 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
OG Teven Jenkins: 2021-present
DT Abdullah Anderson: 2019
OT Tom Compton: 2017
OT Mike Adams: 2016
DE Lavar Edwards: 2015
DT Bruce Gaston: 2015
DT Mitch Unrein: 2015
DE Trevor Scott: 2014
OT Orlando Pace: 2009
OT John Tait: 2004-08
DE Bobby Setzer: 2002
DT Brad Culpepper: 2000
DT Shawn Lee: 1998
OT Marcus Spears: 1996
DT Steve McMichael: 1981-93
DT Ron Rydalch: 1975-80
DT Dave Gallagher: 1974
DE Bill Staley: 1970-72
DT John Johnson: 1963-68
OL/DL John Mellekas: 1956-61
DE Ed Meadows: 1954
OT Bobby Cross: 1952
END Rudy Smeja: 1945
END Elmo Kelly: 1944
END Hampton Pool: 1940-43
END Les McDonald: 1937-39
C Ookie Miller: 1932-36
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