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28 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 28

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The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 28 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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Wide receiver Jacob Copeland currently wears the No. 28, but it feels unlikely that he will wear the number should be make the Vikings’ 53-man roster.

With 28 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 28 in a regular season with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

RB Adrian Peterson: 2007-2016

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DB Rashad Baker: 2006

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DB Laroni Gallishaw: 2005

MINNEAPOLIS – 2006: Laroni Gallishaw of the Minnesota Vikings poses for his 2006 NFL headshot at photo day in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Getty Images)

RB Larry Ned: 2003-2004

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DB Robert Tate: 1999-2001

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DB Anthony Phillips: 1998

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RB James Stewart: 1995

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DB Izel Jenkins: 1993

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DB Ted Rosnagle: 1985-1987

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WR Ahmad Rashad: 1976-1982

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DB Ted Provost: 1970

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RB Earl Denny: 1967-1968

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WR Tom Hall: 1964-1966

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