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5 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 5

The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 5 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 who have worn that specific jersey number.

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Wide receiver Jalen Reagor last wore the No. 5 for the Minnesota Vikings in a game. Cornerback Mehi Blackmon has since taken the number.

With 5 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 5 in a regular season game with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

WR Jalen Reagor: 2022-2023

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CB Tye Smith: 2021

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K Dan Bailey: 2018-2020

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QB Teddy Bridgewater: 2014-2017

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P Chris Kluwe: 2005-2012

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QB Donovan McNabb: 2011

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P Kyle Richardson: 2002

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K Greg Davis: 1997

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QB Larry Miller: 1987

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K Mike Wood: 1978

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