49 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 49
It’s the final countdown…
Well, sort of.
The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 49 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.
Tony Richardson was the last player to wear the No. 49 for the Vikings, marking a 16-year drought.
With 49 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 49 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):
FB Tony Richardson (2006-2007)
TE Richard Owens (2005)
RB Obafemi Ayanbadejo (1998-1999)
DB Travis Curtis (1989)
RB Adam Walker (1987)
DB Keith Nord (1979-1985)
RB Ed Marinaro (1972-1975)
DB Dale Hackbart (1966-1970)
