71 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 71
It’s the final countdown…
Well, sort of.
The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 71 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.
Offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw currently wears the number, and it’s tough to imagine a situation where he does not wear it for a long time.
With 71 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 71 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):
OT Christian Darrisaw (2021-Present)
OT Riley Reiff (2017-2020)
OT Andre Smith (2016)
OT Phil Loadholt (2009-2014)
DT Jimmy Kennedy (2008)
OG David Dixon (1994-2004)
OG Bernard Dafney (1992-1993)
DT Ken Clarke (1989-1991)
OG Mark MacDonald (1985-1988)
OT Derek Burton (1987)
OT John Vella (1980)
Steve Niehaus (1979)
DE Dave Boone (1974)
OT Doug Davis (1966-1972)
OG Larry Bowie (1962)
DT Ed Culpepper (1961)
