The Minnesota Vikings have had a lot of talented players throughout their 60-plus-year history.
They have the most wins for a franchise that has never won the Super Bowl and made four appearances in the biggest game of the year, tied for the most among teams that have never won a world title.
Despite all of that, the Vikings have found a way to select eight Hall of Famers and signed two more who were undrafted free agents.
They have been one of the more successful and storied franchises in the National Football League.
Here’s a look at every player to wear No. 72 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference).
Most have the Minnesota Vikings on a rebuild year in 2024.
What exactly that means is in the eye of the beholder.
But most fans are holding out hope that Sam Darnold is a reincarnated version of the No. 3 overall pick he once was, or that he can keep at least keep the Vikings’ boat afloat until later in the season, when J.J. McCarthy can take the reigns.
Yes, Kirk Cousins was the best QB this team has seen since Brett Favre and he was here for six seasons.
But do QB questions suddenly equate to having a bad team? Because if we look beyond quarterback, especially after the addition of (RB) Aaron Jones, the 2024 Minnesota Vikings offense is arguably better than it was one year ago.
