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On the Bears’ 53-man roster? There’s a 1-in-10 chance you grew up here

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Dan Feeney blocks for the Dolphins last week. He was traded to the Bears on Monday night.

In the course of their history, the Bears have suited up 104 players from Illinois, from Dick Butkus to Red Grange to Emery Moorehead. They’ve averaged, roughly, one in-state player per year.

When the Bears named their 53-man roster on Tuesday, though, a whopping six players hailed from the state:

• Linebacker T.J. Edwards: Lakes Community High School in Lake Villa

• Center/guard Dan Feeney: Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park

• Tight end Cole Kmet: St.