59 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 59
It’s the final countdown…
Well, sort of.
The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 59 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.
Nick Vigil was the last to wear the number, but Matt Blair headlines the list of players who ever wore No. 59 in purple and gold.
With 59 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 59 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):
LB Nick Vigil (2021-2022)
LB Cameron Smith (2019)
LB Emmanuel Lamur (2016-2017)
DE Jason Trusnik (2015)
LB Desmond Bishop (2013)
LB Heath Farwell (2005-2010)
LB Mike Nattiel (2003-2004)
LB Antonio Wilson (2002)
LB Fearon Wright (2001)
LB Craig Sauer (2000)
LB Dixon Edwards (1996-1998)
LB Ashley Sheppard (1993-1994)
LB Mark Dusbabek (1989-1991)
LB Fabray Collins (1987)
LB Matt Blair (1974-1985)
LB Lonnie Warwick (1965-1972)
DE Jim Leo (1961)
