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

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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