The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 56 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. 56 has only ever been worn by Bears great Bill Hewitt, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
With 56 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 56 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
DE/END Bill Hewitt: 1932-36
