86 days until kickoff: Every Minnesota Vikings player to wear 86

Tyler Forness

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The Minnesota Vikings are entering their own version of the Final Countdown.

The 2024 season is upon us and the excitement is palpable. As we get through the offseason, everyone wants to see quarterback J.J. McCarthy in a Vikings uniform. It will signal a new era in Vikings football for many reasons.

General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell are entering their third seasons in control of the Vikings and it's crunch time. They now have the team shaped in their image and it's going to be pivotal for their future to be successful in the next two seasons.

With 86 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 86 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

Every Minnesota Vikings player to wear No. 86

TE Johnny Mundt 2022-2024

TE Brandon Dillon 2019-2021

TE Kyle Carter 2017

TE Chase Ford 2013-2014

TE Stephen Burton 2011

TE Richard Angulo 2005

WR Nick Davis 2003

WR Jake Reed 1991-1999, 2001

TE John Davis 2000

TE Darryl Ingram 1989

TE Mike Mularkey 1983-1988

WR Larry Brown 1987

WR Willie Gillespie 1987

TE Norris Brown 1983

WR Rhett Dawson 1973

WR Al Denson 1971

WR Tom Hall 1967-1968

TE Marlin McKeever 1967

TE Hal Bedsole 1964-1966

TE Ray Poage 1963

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Tyler Forness

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Tyler Forness was previously the managing editor of USA Today's Vikings Wire. His work has been featured on Sports Illustrated, USA Today, Voices of Wrestling, SB Nation, and NBC Sports Edge among others. He is an avid wrestling fan, craft beer connoisseur, and loves the run-n-shoot offense. You can find him on Twitter/X @TheRealForno.