81 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 81 for Chicago
The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 81 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. 81 is currently worn by tight end Jake Tonges, who could be competing for a spot on the 53-man roster. But there have been some memorable players to don the number, including Hall of Famer Doug Atkins.
With 81 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 81 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
TE Jake Tonges: 2022-present
TE J.P. Holtz: 2019-21
WR Cameron Meredith: 2015-16
WR Sam Hurd: 2011
WR Rashied Davis: 2006-10
WR Ahmad Merritt: 2001-03
WR Bobby Engram: 1996-2000
WR Jeff Graham: 1994-95
WR Fred Banks: 1993
WR Anthony Morgan: 1991-93
TE Don Kindt: 1987
WR Lew Barnes: 1986
WR James Maness: 1985
TE Jay Saldi: 1983-84
TE Robin Earl: 1980-82
WR Harry Washington: 1979
TE Chuck Bradley: 1977
TE Gary Butler: 1975
WR Clint Haslerig: 1974
WR Mike Reppond: 1973
DE Marty Amsler: 1967-69
DE Doug Atkins: 1955-66
DE Larry Brink: 1954
OT/LB George Connor: 1948-51
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