It’s the final countdown…
Well, sort of.
The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 81 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.
No. 80 is currently retired for wide receiver Cris Carter. Carter, a Hall of Famer, played 12 seasons with the Vikings and totaled 12,383 receiving yards and 110 touchdowns in purple and gold.
With 80 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 80 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):