Bears assign jersey numbers for 2026 draft class

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Bears assign jersey numbers for 2026 draft class

Bears assign jersey numbers for 2026 draft class

The Bears announced the initial jersey numbers for their 2026 rookie draft class, and one player's number is turning heads.

Bears assign jersey numbers for 2026 draft class

The Bears announced the initial jersey numbers for their 2026 rookie draft class, and one player's number is turning heads.

The Chicago Bears kicked off rookie minicamp this Friday, and their 2026 draft class is already making waves—not just with their play, but with the numbers on their backs. The Bears selected seven players in this year's draft, including safety Dillon Thieneman, center Logan Jones, tight end Sam Roush, and wide receiver Zavion Thomas in the first three rounds. But one jersey assignment in particular has fans buzzing.

While Thieneman's number was revealed shortly after he was drafted, all eyes are on Logan Jones, who will wear No. 54. That number carries serious weight in Chicago: it once belonged to Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher, a Bears legend who hasn't seen his digits on the field since he retired in 2012. Jones will be the first player to don that iconic jersey since Urlacher hung up his cleats, assuming he sticks with it through the regular season.

For fans and collectors alike, this is a moment that blends tradition with new energy—perfect for those looking to rep the next generation of Bears stars. Here's a full look at the jersey numbers for the 2026 rookie class, straight from the team's latest announcement.

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