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You May Not Immediately Recognize Anthony Barr on the Field

Anthony Barr spent eight seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, exactly aligned with former head coach Mike Zimmer’s tenure from 2014 to 2021.

The defender wore No. 55 in 98 Vikings games, but when he hits the field — which could be this weekend at the Denver Broncos — fans will have to look for Barr in Eric Kendricks’ jersey number.

You May Not Immediately Recognize Anthony Barr on the Field

Minnesota signed Barr, then a free agent, on Monday after Jordan Hicks was diagnosed with compartment syndrome. Hicks, who has produced a career season so far, will miss at least four games on injured reserve and be eligible to return on Christmas Eve versus the Detroit Lions.