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Alyssa Barbieri

9 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 9 for Chicago

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 9 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.

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No. 9 is currently worn by safety Jaquan Brisker, who’s poised for a breakout season. Other players to wear the number include Jim McMahon and Robbie Gould.

With 9 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 9 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

S Jaquan Brisker: 2022-present

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QB Nick Foles: 2020-21

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QB David Fales: 2016

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K Robbie Gould: 2005-15

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QB Chad Hutchinson: 2004

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QB Shane Matthews: 1996-2001

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QB Jim McMahon: 1982-88

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K John Roveto: 1981

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QB Virgil Carter: 1976

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QB Billy Wade: 1961-66

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QB Bob Williams: 1951-55

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C Dick Flanagan: 1948-50

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FB Bill Osmanski: 1939-47

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FB John Bettridge: 1937

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QB/HB Ray Buivid: 1937-38

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RB Paul Franklin: 1931-33

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QB/RB Walt Homer: 1929-30

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FB/HB/QB Johnny Bryan: 1927

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E Cliff Lemon: 1926

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