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The Chicago Bears have announced the jersey numbers for their 2020 NFL Draft class, their class of undrafted free agent rookies, and a few veteran additions and number swaps. Considering the Bears have several jersey numbers retired, they’ll have some players sharing numbers. On the roster this is signified with a (d) for defensive player and an (o) for offensive player.
Draft picks
Offense
11 Darnell Mooney, wide receiver
71 Arlington Hambright, offensive lineman
73 Lachavious Simmons, offensive lineman
85 Cole Kmet, tight end
Defense
33 Jaylon Johnson, cornerback
99 Trevis Gipson, outside linebacker
46d Kindle Vildor, cornerback
Undrafted free agents
Offense
2 Ahmad Wagner, wide receiver
37o Artavis Pierce, running back
46o Napolean Maxwell, running back
60 Dieter Eiselen, guard
76o Badara Traore, tackle
Defense
44d Rashad Smith, linebacker
49d Keandre Jones, linebacker
57 Ledarius Mack, linebacker
63 Lee Autry, defensive tackle
75 Trevon McSwain, defensive tackle
97 LaCale London, linebacker
Recent free agent additions
4 Trevor Davis, wide receiver
38 Tashaun Gipson Sr., safety
John Jenkins hasn’t received his number yet, and the Ted Ginn Jr. acquisition hasn’t officially been announced by the team yet.
Players switching numbers
Eric Saubert, tight end, 43 to 43o
Duke Shelley, cornerback, 33 to 20
Kentrell Brice, safety, 38 to 43d
Once the final 53-man roster has been finalized, and the 12-man practice squad is established, expect some of these players to switch jersey numbers.
So don’t run out and buy that new jersey quite yet!
And speaking of jerseys, Jeff Berckes has taken the reigns for us in regards to SB Nation’s Jersey week with five fun articles.