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31 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 31

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It’s the final countdown…

Well, sort of.

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The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 31 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.

Cornerback Tay Gowan currently wears No. 31 for the Minnesota Vikings.

With 31 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 31 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

CB Tay Gowan: 2022-Present

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RB Wayne Gallman: 2021-2022

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RB Ameer Abdullah: 2018-2021

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RB Mack Brown: 2017

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RB Jerick McKinnon: 2014-2015

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DB Chris Cook: 2010-2011

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DB Marcus McCauley: 2007

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DB Will Hunter: 2006

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DB Rushen Jones: 2003-2004

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DB Jason Perry: 2002

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DB Don Morgan: 1999-2001

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DB Duane Butler: 1997-1998

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RB Scottie Graham: 1993-1996

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DB Eric Everett: 1992

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RB Rick Fenney: 1987-1991

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RB Eddie Payton: 1980-1982

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RB Willie Spencer: 1976

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FB Darrell Lester: 1964

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LB Clancy Osborne: 1961-1962

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