Randy Moss Jersey Number: Minnesota Vikings Retired Numbers and Who Wears What

Posted by JerseyZenith on Oct 25th 2026

Minnesota Vikings · Numbers guide

Key facts

Six Vikings numbers are retired: 10, 53, 70, 77, 80 and 88.
Fran Tarkenton’s 10 was retired in 1979; Cris Carter’s 80 followed in 2003.
Korey Stringer's 77 was retired posthumously on November 19, 2001.
Justin Jefferson wears 18 and Kyler Murray 1 on the October 2026 ESPN roster.

This guide covers Minnesota's retired numbers and the numbers fans buy in 2026. It does not cover the NFL's position rules, which have their own guide.

Vikings retired numbers

Minnesota Vikings retired jersey numbers
Number	Honoree	Position and years	Retired
88	Alan Page	Defensive tackle, 1967–1978	September 25, 1988
70	Jim Marshall	Defensive end, 1961–1979	November 28, 1999
77	Korey Stringer	Offensive tackle, 1995–2000	November 19, 2001 (posthumous)
53	Mick Tingelhoff	Center, 1962–1978	November 25, 2001
80	Cris Carter	Wide receiver, 1990–2001	September 14, 2003
10	Fran Tarkenton	Quarterback, 1961–1966 and 1972–1978	October 7, 1979

Dates come from Wikipedia and agree with ESPN's list of six numbers.

Cris Carter number 80 Vikings jersey, helmet and shoes in a museum case — Cris Carter’s Vikings equipment in a Canton museum display, photographed in 2013. Photo: Erik Drost. Source · CC BY 2.0 · Resized and compressed

Who wears what in 2026

Minnesota Vikings players and jersey numbers, ESPN roster of October 25, 2026
Player	Number	Position
Kyler Murray	1	Quarterback
Jordan Addison	3	Wide receiver
Odell Beckham Jr.	9	Wide receiver
Carson Wentz	11	Quarterback
Justin Jefferson	18	Wide receiver
Harrison Smith	22	Safety
Aaron Jones Sr.	33	Running back
T.J. Hockenson	87	Tight end
Christian Darrisaw	71	Offensive tackle

Rosters change during the season, so confirm a player is still on the team before you order a name and number.

Famous numbers in Vikings history

Number 10 is Fran Tarkenton's, retired in 1979. Number 88 is Alan Page's and 70 is Jim Marshall's, two members of the Purple People Eaters. Number 80 is Cris Carter's. Randy Moss is in the Ring of Honor, but Pro Football Talk notes that his number has never even been unofficially retired. A number tells you the era, not the player, so always match it to a name.

Vikings defenders Jim Marshall, Gary Larsen, Carl Eller and Alan Page on the field — Minnesota’s Purple People Eaters in an archival photograph published in January 1970. Photo: Unknown author Unknown author. Source · Public domain, as documented by the source · Resized and compressed

Choosing a listed name and number

The Justin Jefferson jersey page carries a current number. A retired number is a tribute, not a current-player jersey. The NFL assigns number ranges by position, which affects which numbers a player can get. Our NFL jersey number rules guide covers those ranges. For team styles, start at the Minnesota Vikings jerseys page.

Justin Jefferson number 18 white Vikings retail jersey, front and back — The retail example pairs Jefferson’s name with number 18, distinct from the retired Carter’s 80, Page’s 88 and Marshall’s 70 references. Image: JerseyZenith catalog. Source

Roster changes and older jerseys

A jersey can remain a valid record of a player’s Minnesota career after he leaves. The Vikings announced J.J. McCarthy’s trade to the Giants in September 2026; an older Vikings McCarthy jersey therefore represents his Minnesota period. Check the player’s team and uniform era as well as the number. Compare a purple home design with the Vikings throwback collection before choosing an older look.

Randy Moss: No. 84 and the Ring of Honor

The Vikings’ 2017 announcement identifies Moss with No. 84 and his Ring of Honor induction. The six-number retired list excludes 84. That distinction matters when choosing a tribute: Moss’s number remains his historical identifier even when another Viking can wear it. For a current receiver, the Justin Jefferson jersey collection is the listed route to No. 18; compare the design and audience on each product page.

Jersey numbers FAQ

What was the Randy Moss jersey number with the Vikings?

No. 84, including his original Minnesota tenure and his return in 2010.

Is Randy Moss’s 84 retired?

No. Moss is a Ring of Honor member, but 84 is not among the six retired numbers.

What is the Justin Jefferson jersey number?

No. 18 on the cited 2026 roster.

Which numbers have the Vikings retired?

10, 53, 70, 77, 80 and 88.

Does the Ring of Honor retire a number?

No. It recognizes a career separately from formal number retirement.