45 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 45
It’s the final countdown…
Well, sort of.
The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 45 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.
With 45 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 45 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):
LB Troy Dye (2020-2023)
RB Bralon Addison (2019)
DB Marcus Sayles (2019)
FB Garrett Mills (2007-2008)
TE Richard Owens (2006)
TE Sean Berton (2003)
FB Charles Stackhouse (2003)
LB John Henry Mills (1999)
RB Leonard Moore (1987)
RB Wayne Wilson (1986)
DB Tom Hannon (1977-1984)
DB Pete Athas (1975)
DB Ed Sharockman (1961-1972)
