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89 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 89

It’s the final countdown…

Well, sort of.

The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 89 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.

Undrafted rookie Thayer Thomas currently occupies No. 89, but his time on the Vikings roster could be limited. Ultimately, this number has changed hands quite a few times, with only a handful of players wearing it for more than just a season.

With 89 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 89 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

WR Thayer Thomas (Present)

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WR Thomas Hennigan (2022)

(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

TE Chris Herndon (2021-2022)

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TE Jacob Hollister (2022)

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

TE David Morgan (2016-2019)

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TE John Carlson (2012-2013)

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TE Allen Reisner (2011)

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WR Robert Ferguson (2007-2008)

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WR Travis Taylor (2005-2006)

(Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

TE Richard Owens (2004)

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WR Kenny Clark (2003)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

TE Matt Cercone (2002)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Cedric James (2002)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Matthew Hatchette (1997-2000)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

TE Andrew Jordan (1995-1997)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Olanda Truitt (1993)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Joe Johnson (1992)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Terry Obee (1991)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Ira Hillary (1990)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

TE Paul Coffman (1988)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Greg Richardson (1987)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

TE Ed Schenk (1987)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Mike Jones (1983-1985)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Harold Jackson (1982)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

DE Ken Sanders (1980-1981)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

WR Douglas Cunningham (1979)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

TE Doug Kingsriter (1973-1975)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

TE Robert Brown (1971)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

TE Kent Kramer (1969-1970)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

TE Bill Martin (1968)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

QB Jerry Reichow (1961-1964)

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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