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Bears rookie just picked a jersey number fans thought was off limits

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One Chicago Bears rookie from the 2026 NFL Draft class picked a jersey number than many fans thought couldn't be touched in franchise history.

By Ryan Heckman

Published: May 8, 2026, 4:00 pm Added: May 8, 2026, 5:38 pm

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