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22 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 22

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The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 22 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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Safety Harrison Smith currently wears the No. 22 for the Minnesota Vikings.

With 23 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 22 in a regular season with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

S Harrison Smith: 2012-2023

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DB Benny Sapp: 2008-2011

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RB Artose Pinner: 2006

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DB Ken Irvin: 2003-2005

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DB Tyrone Carter: 2001-2002

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WR David Palmer: 1994-2000

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DB Felix Wright: 1991-1992

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DB Ken Johnson: 1989-1990

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DB Steve Freeman: 1987

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RB Jarvis Redwine: 1981-1983

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DB Paul Krause: 1968-1979

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DB Jeff Jordan: 1965-1967

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DB Bill Butler: 1962-1964

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DB Dick Pesonen: 1961

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