It’s the final countdown…
Well, sort of.
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The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 43 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.
Long snapper Andrew DePaola currently wears the No. 42 for the Vikings.
With 43 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 43 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):
LS Andrew DePaola (2020-Present)
LB Ben Gedeon (2017-2019)
RB Jerome Felton (2012-2014)
DB Darren Sharper (2005-2008)
DB Jack Brewer (2002-2003)
DB Orlando Thomas (1997-2001)
DB Harlon Barnett (1995-1996)
RB D.J. Dozier (1987-1990)
WR John Gilliam (1972-1975)
