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Vikings Agree to Terms with Legendary Safety Harrison Smith
Smith returns for his 15th NFL season after spending all 14 previous years with Minnesota, adding experience to a secondary facing a Week 1 deadline.
- On Saturday, the Minnesota Vikings signed veteran safety Harrison Smith to a one-year contract worth $12.25 million, with playoff incentives pushing the total value to $16.25 million.
- After being released in March, Smith mulled retirement for months before deciding to return for his 15th season with the only franchise he has ever known.
- Minnesota initially signed Jamal Adams to fill the vacancy, but Adams suffered a season-ending knee injury during the preseason opener, prompting the Vikings' urgent reunion with Smith.
- Smith brings 203 career starts, 321 tackles, and 39 interceptions to a safety group including Josh Metellus and Jay Ward, positioning him as a lock for the team's Ring of Honor.
- The Vikings open the 2026 regular season on Sunday, Sept. 13, hosting the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, though Smith's readiness for Week 1 remains unclear after missing offseason workouts.
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Vikings safety Harrison Smith puts retirement on hold to come back for a 15th season
Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith is coming back for a 15th season. The Vikings announced Saturday that they had agreed to terms on a deal with the six-time Pro Bowl selection who has spent his entire career in Minnesota.
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