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40 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 40

Vikings Jeff Hanisch USA TODAY Sports Bruce Kluckhohn the Minnesota Vikings

It’s the final countdown…

Well, sort of.

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The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 40 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 40 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 40 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

TE Zach Davidson (2021-2022)

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LB Todd Davis (2020)

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LB Kentrell Brothers (2016-2019)

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FB Rhett Ellison (2012-2013)

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TE Jim Kleinsasser (1999-2011)

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DB Anthony Prior (1996-1997)

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DB Wayne Smith (1987)

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RB Doug Paschal (1980)

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DB Windlan Hall (1976-1977)

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DB Charlie West (1968-1973)

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TE Preston Carpenter (1966)

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DB Tom Franckhauser (1962-1963)

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DB Jack Morris (1961)

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