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26 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 26

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The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 27 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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Running back Kene Nwangwu currently wears the No. 27 for the Minnesota Vikings.

With 27 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 27 in a regular season with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

RB Kene Nwangwu: 2021-Present

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CB Chris Jones: 2020

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DB Nate Meadors: 2020

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CB Trae Waynes: 2015-2019

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CB Robert Steeples: 2013

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DB Antoine Winfield: 2004-2012

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DB Denard Walker: 2003

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DB Ronnie Bradford: 2002

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RB Robert Smith: 1994-2000

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DB Audray McMillian: 1989-1993

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DB David Evans: 1986-1987

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DB Marvin Cobb: 1980

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WR Bob Grim: 1976-1977

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RB Clint Jones: 1967-1972

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DB Terry Kosens: 1963

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DB Charlie Sumner: 1961-1962

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