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21 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 21

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The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 21 days at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 10.

From now until then, we will take a trip down memory lane and count each day by revisiting the players that have worn that specific jersey number.

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Cornerback Akayleb Evans currently wears the No. 21 for the Minnesota Vikings.

With 21 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 21 in a regular season with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

DB Akayleb Evans: 2022-2023

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CB Bashaud Breeland: 2021

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DB Bryan Mills: 2021

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CB Mike Hughes: 2018-2020

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RB Jerick McKinnon: 2016-2017

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CB Josh Robinson: 2012-2015

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DB Asher Allen: 2009-2011

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DB Marcus McCauley: 2008

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DB Mike Doss: 2007

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DB Fred Smoot: 2006

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DB Corey Chavous: 2002-2005

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DB Dale Carter: 2001

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DB Henry Jones: 2001

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RB Moe Williams: 1996-2000

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DB Charles Mincey: 1995

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RB Terry Allen: 1991-1994

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DB Rufus Bess: 1982-1987

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DB Joe Blahak: 1974-1977

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RB Jim Lindsey: 1966-1972

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HB Tom Michel: 1964

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DB Chuck Lamson: 1962-1963

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