40 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 40

There have been 13 players to wear No. 40 for the Minnesota Vikings, including a long-time tight end.

It’s the final countdown…

Well, sort of.

The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 40 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 40 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 40 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):