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57 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 57

It’s the final countdown…

Well, sort of.

The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 57 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.

Linebacker Ryan Connelly was the last player to wear No. 57 for the Minnesota Vikings, but Mike Merriweather and Dwayne Rudd headline the list.

With 57 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 57 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

LB Ryan Connelly (2020-2022)

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LB Devante Downs (2018-2019)

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LB Audie Cole (2012-2016)

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LB Xavier Adibi (2011)

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LB Rufus Alexander (2008)

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LB Raonall Smith (2003-2005)

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LB Dwayne Rudd (1997-2000)

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LB William Sims (1994)

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LB Mike Merriweather (1989-1992)

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LB Chris Martin (1985-1988)

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LB Robin Sendlein (1981-1984)

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LB Derrel Luce (1979-1980)

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LB Paul Harris (1978)

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OC Doug Dumler (1976-1977)

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LB Bill Jobko (1963-1965)

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