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33 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 33

Vikings USA TODAY Sports Jeff Hanisch Brian Asamoah Brian Asamoah II the Minnesota Vikings Brace Hemmelgarn Jeffrey Becker

It’s the final countdown…

Well, sort of.

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The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 33 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 Brian Asamoah II currently wears the No. 33 for the Minnesota Vikings and has worn it since last season.

With 33 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 33 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

LB Brian Asamoah: 2022-present

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RB Dalvin Cook: 2017-2021

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RB Ronnie Hillman: 2016

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RB Ben Tate: 2014

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S Jamarca Sanford: 2009-2013

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CB Ralph Brown: 2004-2005

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RB John Avery: 2003

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FB Harold Morrow: 1996-2002

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RB Roger Craig: 1992-1993

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RB Jessie Clark: 1989-1990

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RB Jeff Womack: 1987

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RB Rick Bell: 1983

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RB Brent McClanahan: 1973-1979

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RB Pete Tatman: 1967

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HB Billy Ray Barnes: 1965-1966

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FB/HB Ted Dean: 1964

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FB Mel Triplett: 1961-1962

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