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86 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 86

It’s the final countdown…

Well, sort of.

The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 86 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.

Tight end Johnny Mundt currently wears the number for the Vikings, but the number will most be recognized by Jake Reed, who wore it for 11 seasons.

With 86 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 86 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

TE Johnny Mundt (2022-Present)

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TE Brandon Dillon (2019-2021)

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TE Kyle Carter (2017)

 (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

TE Chase Ford (2013-2014)

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WR Stephen Burton (2011)

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TE Richard Angulo (2005)

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WR Nick Davis (2003)

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WR Jake Reed (1991-2001)

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TE John Davis (2000)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

TE Darryl Ingram (1989)

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TE Mike Mularkey (1983-1988)

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WR Larry Brown (1987)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Willie Gillespie (1987)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Rhett Dawson (1973)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Al Denson (1971)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Tom Hall (1968-1969)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

LB Marlin McKeever (1967)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

TE Hal Bledsoe (1964-1966)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

TE Ray Poage (1963)

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