Bears announce rookie and free agent numbers and number changes for veterans

The Bears announced official number changes for new rookies, new veteran free agents and number changes for current veterans.

The Chicago Bears announced jersey numbers for their 2021 rookie draft class and undrafted free agents, as well as their new veteran free agents, on Thursday night.

With the NFL’s new jersey rules, which lift restrictions for numbers for certain positions, there are some Bears veterans taking advantage of that rule, including star safety Eddie Jackson.

Here’s a look at the numbers Chicago’s rookies will be wearing, along with new veterans and the number changes for returning veterans.