It’s the final countdown…
Well, sort of.
The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 83 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.
The number is currently worn by wide receiver Jalen Nailor, who many expect to take the next step for the Vikings. Tight end Steve Jordan is the headline of the list, though. Six-time Pro Bowler wore the number for 13 seasons.
With 83 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 83 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):
WR Jalen Nailor (2022-Present)
TE Tyler Conklin (2018-2022)
TE MyCole Pruitt (2015-2016)
WR Rodney Smith (2013-2014)
TE Allen Reisner (2012)
TE Jeff Duggan (2004-2010)
TE Hunter Goodwin (2002-2003)
WR Nate Jacquet (2000-2001)
DB Robert Tate (1997-1998)
TE Dave Frisch (1996)
TE Mike Tice (1995)
TE Andrew Jordan (1994)
TE Steve Jordan (1982-1994)
TE Stu Voigt (1970-1980)
DB Larry Vargo (1964)
DE Don Hultz (1963)
DE Don Joyce
