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Tyler Forness

72 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 72

It’s the final countdown…

Well, sort of.

The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 72 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.

Ezra Cleveland currently has the number and is the most famous Viking to don it, with Jason Fisk being the other notable player.

With 72 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 72 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

LG Ezra Cleveland 2020-2023

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OT Storm Norton 2018

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LT Jake Long 2016

Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

DL Kenrick Ellis 2015

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

G Austin Wentworth 2014

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

G Chris DeGeare 2010

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G Marcus Johnson 2005-2008

Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

OT Adam Haayer 2002-2004

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

DT Jason Fisk 1995-1998

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

OL Scott Adams 1992-1993

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

OL Dave Huffman 1985-1990

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

DT James White 1976-1983

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

OL/DL John Ward 1970-1975

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

OT Archie Sutton 1965-1967

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

OT/DT Frank Youso 1961-1962

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

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