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55 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 55

It’s the final countdown…

Well, sort of.

The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 55 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.

Before his trade during the off-season, Za’Darius Smith was the most recent Viking to wear the number. Other notable players to wear the number include Anthony Barr and Scott Studwell.

With 55 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 55 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

LB Za'Darius Smith (2022)

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LB Anthony Barr (2014-2022)

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LB Marvin Mitchell (2012-2013)

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LB Kenny Onatolu (2009-2011)

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LB Dontarrious Thomas

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LB Jason Glenn (2006)

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LB Sam Cowart (2005)

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LB Chris Claiborne (2003-2004)

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LB Lemanski Hall (2000-2002)

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LB Olrick Johnson (1999)

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LB Corey Miller (1999)

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LB Bobby Houston (1998)

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LB Darryl Talley (1996)

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LB Jack Del Rio (1992-1995)

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LB Scott Studwell (1977-1990)

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LB Amos Martin (1972-1976)

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LB Mike McGill (1968-1970)

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LB Don Hansen (1966-1967)

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LB John Campbell (1963-1964)

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LB Cliff Livingston (1962)

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