87 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 87 for Chicago
The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 87 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. 87 is currently worn by tight end Chase Allen, who will be competing for a roster spot this summer. But there have been some memorable players to don the number, including Ed O’Bradovich and Harlon Hill.
With 87 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 87 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
TE Chase Allen: 2022-present
TE Jesper Horsted: 2020-21
TE Adam Shaheen: 2017-19
TE/DE Greg Scruggs: 2016
TE Steve Maneri: 2013
TE Kellen Davis: 2008-12
WR Muhsin Muhammad: 2005-07
WR Justin Gage: 2003-04
WR Jamin Elliott: 2002
WR Vinny Sutherland: 2002
WR D'Wayne Bates: 1999-2001
WR Ricky Proehl: 1997
TE Bobby Neely: 1996
TE Andre President: 1995
WR Greg Primus: 1995
WR Tom Waddle: 1989-94
WR/TE Emery Moorehead: 1982-88
TE Mike Cobb: 1978-81
DE Billy Newsome: 1977
WR Tom Reynolds: 1973
DL Steve DeLong: 1972
DE Ed O'Bradovich: 1962-71
END Harlon Hill: 1954-61
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