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22 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 22

The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 22 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.

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Safety Harrison Smith currently wears the No. 22 for the Minnesota Vikings.

With 23 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 22 in a regular season with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

S Harrison Smith: 2012-2023

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DB Benny Sapp: 2008-2011

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RB Artose Pinner: 2006

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DB Ken Irvin: 2003-2005

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DB Tyrone Carter: 2001-2002

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WR David Palmer: 1994-2000

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DB Felix Wright: 1991-1992

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DB Ken Johnson: 1989-1990

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DB Steve Freeman: 1987

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RB Jarvis Redwine: 1981-1983

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DB Paul Krause: 1968-1979

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DB Jeff Jordan: 1965-1967

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DB Bill Butler: 1962-1964

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DB Dick Pesonen: 1961

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