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36 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 36

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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 36 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.

With 36 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 36 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

DB Tae Hayes (2020)

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CB Craig James (2018)

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CB Robert Blanton (2012-2015)

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DB Brandon Burton (2011)

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DB Dovonte Edwards (2005)

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DB Malik Boyd (1994)

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DB Ron Carpenter (1993)

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RB Allen Rice (1984-1990)

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RB Sam Harrell (1981-1987)

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RB Manfred Moore (1977)

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LB Chuck Winfrey (1971)

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RLB John Kirby (1964-1969)

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K Jim Christopherson (1962)

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