It’s the final countdown…
Well, sort of.
The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 51 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.
Defensive tackle T.J. Smith currently wears the number No. 50 for the Vikings, but Erin Henderson is likely the most recognizable name of the bunch.
With 51 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 51 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):
DT T.J. Smith (2021-Present)
LB Eric Wilson (2017-2020)
LB Gerald Hodges (2014-2015)
LB Erin Henderson (2008-2013)
LB Vinny Ciurciu (2007)
LB Marquis Cooper (2006)
LB Rod Davis (2005-2006)
LB Max Yates (2004)
LB Patrick Chukwurah (2001-2002)
LB Pete Bercich (2000)
LB Antico Dalton (1999)
LB Jeff Brady (1995-1997)
LB Bobby Abrams (1993-1994)
LB Ray Berry (1987-1992)
LB Randy Scott (1987)
LB Dennis Fowlkes (1983-1985)
LB Jeff Siemon (1972-1982)
LB Jim Hargrove (1967-1970)
LB Dick Grecni (1961)
