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65 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 65

It’s the final countdown…

Well, sort of.

The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 65 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.

Offensive lineman Austin Schlottmann is currently wearing the number for the Vikings. Before him, Pat Elflein and John Sullivan wore the number for an extended period.

With 65 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 65 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

OG Austin Schlottmann (2022-Present)

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OG Pat Elflein (2017-2020)

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OC John Sullivan (2008-2014)

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OG Jason Whittle (2006)

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OT Nat Dorsey (2004)

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OG Calvin Collins (2001)

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OT Gary Zimmerman (1986-1992)

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NT Charlie Johnson (1982-1984)

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DE Neil Elshire (1981)

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OG Steve Lawson (1973-1975)

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OG Jerry Huth (1961-1963)

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