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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 21
Projected Rd. 2 Pick Could Be Vikings' Ideal Harrison Smith Replacement
At some point in the next couple months, there's a good chance legendary Vikings safety Harrison Smith will officially announce his retirement after 14 seasons.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / January 6
22 Minnesota Vikings are set to be free agents in 2026, including a future Hall of Famer, and two emerging superstars
The Minnesota Vikings are going to look different in 2026. They are entering the offseason with a 9-8 record and the 18th overall NFL Draft pick, the worst among teams that missed the playoffs.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 5
Harrison Smith, C.J. Ham honored on emotional day as retirement looms
Sunday's regular season finale between the Vikings and the Packers didn't have any real stakes, but it was far from meaningless for the players on the field.
The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz
How many of the starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in nine minutes?
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 4
Vikings radio announcer appears irked as analyst talks during Harrison Smith ovation
As the crowd rose to applaud Harrison Smith in what may be his last game as a Minnesota Viking, emotions were high at U.S. Bank Stadium, including in the radio booth.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 31
Harrison Smith wins NFC defensive player of the week for gem vs. Lions
Harrison Smith's outstanding game against the Lions last week has earned him NFC defensive player of the week honors from the NFL. Smith was simply incredible in what could be the penultimate game of his career if he decides to hang up the cleats this offseason.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 28
Vikings S Harrison Smith hit where it hurts the most after dominant Christmas Day performance due to a play vs. Giants
Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith was fined $17,389 for a hit on a quarterback: Blow to the head/neck back in the Week 16 win over the New York Giants.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 29
The Harrison Smith Plot Twist 
Brian Flores, to his credit, is ready and willing to do whatever is necessary to put together a winning defense. Too rigid he is not. So, one wonders if there will be an adjusted role for Harrison Smith.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16
NFC Notes: D’Andre Swift, Harrison Smith, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Chicago RB D’Andre Swift had a dominant showing in Week 6, totaling 175 scrimmage yards on 7.7 yards per carry. Bears TE Cole Kmet opened up about their recent emphasis to establish a run game and creating explosives on the ground. “It’s been a point of emphasis for the past few weeks for sure,” Kmet said, via Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 10
Vikings Star Has Yet to Return to the Starting Lineup
It’s been quite strange to see number 22 trot off and on the field various times throughout a game. For the first 13 seasons of his career, Vikings safety Harrison Smith had pretty much always played when the defense was asked to get the ball back.
NFL News / Sporting News / September 25
Vikings' Harrison Smith doesn't hold back on Steelers' Aaron Rodgers
Minnesota Vikings' Harrison Smith praises Pittsburgh Steelers' Aaron Rodgers ahead of their Week 4 matchup.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 21
Watch: Harrison Smith tips it, Isaiah Rodgers goes 87 yards for pick-six
There's the playmaking Vikings defense we've come to expect. On a second down in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jake Browning stepped up in the pocket to avoid pressure.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 21
Vikings reveal inactive players for Bengals game: Darrisaw, Smith active
The Vikings are getting some reinforcements for today's game against the Bengals. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee), safety Harrison Smith (illness), and outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion) are all officially active.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 21
Darrisaw, Smith 'will likely rotate on and off' the field Sunday, insider says
When the Vikings and Bengals battle Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, it'll mark the season debut for both left tackle Christan Darrisaw and safety Harrison Smith.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Talk / September 20
Christian Darrisaw, Harrison Smith are expected to start on Sunday
The injury-riddled Vikings have gotten some good news. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, left tackle Christian Darrisaw and safety Harrison Smith are expected to start on Sunday against the Bengals.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 20
Veteran safety to make Vikings debut in Week 3
Vikings safety Harrison Smith is expected to make his 2025 debut in Week 3 against the Bengals after recovering from a personal health issue.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 18
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Christian Watson, Harrison Smith, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears HC Ben Johnson quickly picked up a reputation as a demanding and detail-oriented coach during OTAs and training camp. The regular season has not dulled Johnson’s edge in this particular area at all, especially with the 0-2 start.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 10
Vikings six-time Pro Bowler reveals target return date amid retirement whispers
What may end up being his final season of NFL play got off to an ominous start that’s seen him absent from football activities since Aug. 11.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29
Vikings S Harrison Smith uncertain for Week 1 due to illness
By far the longest-tenured player on the Vikings’ roster, Harrison Smith is entering his 14th season with the team, but he may not be ready for Week 1.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 12
Vikings Agree To New Deal With S Harrison Smith
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that veteran S Harrison Smith has agreed to a new one-year contract with the Vikings for the 2025 season. According to Ian Rapoport, Smith receives a $10.25 million base salary and up to $14 million with incentives.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / December 19, 2024
Latest Minnesota Vikings Injury Report Brings Bad News on Harrison Smith
The Minnesota Vikings have dropped their second injury report of the week. With a chance to improve to 13-2, the Vikings are dealing with a few minor injuries, but they don’t seem like anything that’ll cause major issues.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 19, 2024
Former Roomates Kyle Rudolph and Harrison Smith Once Got KO’d in the Same Game
The Minnesota Vikings look to improve their record with a win on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Harrison Smith is still a focal part of the defense, despite this likely being his final season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / July 28, 2024
2024 Will 'No Doubt' be Harrison Smith’s Last
Minnesota Vikings’ safety Harrison Smith’s time may be coming to an end. Initially drafted in the first-round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Smith has stood the test of time in purple and gold.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 25, 2024
Minnesota Vikings News / 5 GOATs / March 13, 2024
Harrison Smith agrees to restructure contract to stay with Minnesota Vikings, per report
The Minnesota Vikings seem to be undergoing a youth movement this off season. The Vikings have watched a handful of their top veteran players leave the franchise during the 2024 free agency period.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / March 6, 2024
Harrison Smith Unlikely to Retire; Return to Vikings No Guarantee Though
The Minnesota Vikings are coming very close to decision time on their offseason.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 26, 2024
One trade, cut and signing the Minnesota Vikings should make
The Minnesota Vikings find themselves between a rock and a hard place this offseason, needing a starting quarterback but not possessing a high enough first-round draft pick to realistically swing for one of the top signal-callers in the class without a big trade.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / February 17, 2024
Vikings safety likely facing pay cut in 2024
It will be interesting to see if the Vikings safety is willing to take a pay cut for the second year in a row.
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