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20 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 20

Vikings USA TODAY Sports Jeff Hanisch Duke Shelley Harrison Hand the Minnesota Vikings Bruce Kluckhohn Peter Brouillet USA TODAY Network

The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 20 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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With 20 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 20 in a regular season with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

DB Harrison Hand: 2021-2022

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DB Duke Shelley: 2022

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CB Jeff Gladney: 2020

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CB Mackensie Alexander: 2016-2019

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DB Chris Cook: 2012-2013

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DB Madieu Williams: 2008-2010

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DB Greg Blue: 2006

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RB Moe Williams: 2002-2005

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DB Kenny Wright: 1999-2001

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DB Dewayne Washington: 1994-1997

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RB Robert Smith: 1993

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RB Darrin Nelson: 1982-1992

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DB Bobby Bryant: 1968-1980

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RB Tommy Mason: 1961-1966

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