44 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 44

It’s the final countdown…

Well, sort of.

The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 44 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.

Safety Josh Metellus currently wears the No. 44 for the Minnesota Vikings.

With 44 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 44 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

S Josh Metellus (2020-Present)

DB Nate Meadors (2019)

RB Mike Boone (2018)

LS Jeff Overbaugh (2017)

RB Matt Asiata (2013-2016)

FB Ryan D'Imperio (2011)

FB Thomas Tapeh (2008)

TE Sean Berton (2004)

RB James Wofford (2002)

FB Matt Snider (2001)

RB Leroy Hoard (1996-1999)

DB Michael Brim (1989-1990)

DB John Harris (1986-1988)

Dave Casper (1983)

DB Walt Williams (1981-1982)

RB Chuck Foreman (1973-1979)

RB Leo Hayden (1971)

DB Al Coleman (1967)

DB George Rose (1964-1966)

HB Billy Gault (1961)

Story originally appeared on Vikings Wire