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23 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 23

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The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 23 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 Andrew Booth, Jr. currently wears the No. 23 for the Minnesota Vikings.

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

CB Andrew Booth, Jr.: 2022-2023

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SS Xavier Woods: 2021

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RB Mike Boone: 2019-2020

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S George Iloka: 2018

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DB Terence Newman: 2015-2017

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RB Joe Banyard: 2013-2014

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DB Cedric Griffin: 2006-2011

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RB Michael Bennett: 2001-2005

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DB Torrian Gray: 1997-1998

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DB Temur Barnes: 1996

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DB Steve Hall: 1996

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DB Shelly Hammonds: 1995

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RB Barry Word: 1993

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DB Michael Mayes: 1991

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DB Terry Love: 1987

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RB Ted Brown: 1979-1986

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DB Jeff Wright: 1971-1977

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DB Lee Calland: 1963-1965

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HB Jammie Caleb: 1961

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