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6 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 6 for Chicago

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 6 days away.

From now until the start of the season, we’ll be counting down each day by revisiting the players who have worn that specific jersey number.

No. 6 is currently worn by cornerback Kyler Gordon, who will play exclusively in the slot this season. Other players to wear the number include Jay Cutler and Kevin Butler.

With 6 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 6 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

CB Kyler Gordon: 2022-present

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AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski

LB Danny Trevathan: 2021

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AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

QB Jay Cutler: 2009-16

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Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

K Kevin Butler: 1985-95

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Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

K Hans Nielsen: 1981

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Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

DB/HB Don Kindt: 1947-55

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Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

RB Don Perkins: 1946

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Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

E John Siegal: 1940-43

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Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

HB/QB Gene Ronzani: 1933-45

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Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

HB Bernie Leahy: 1932

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Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

RB Bill Senn: 1927-31

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Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

E Jim Kendrick: 1924

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Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

OL Hec Garvey: 1922-23

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Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

HB Sid Gepford: 1920

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Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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Story originally appeared on Bears Wire