Vikings' Harrison Smith agrees to terms to return for 14th season with Minnesota
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms to bring back safety Harrison Smith, the team's longest-tenured player, for a 14th season.
Smith was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft and had been considering retirement after the most recent season — where he had 78 tackles, 10 passes defended, three interceptions, a sack and a forced fumble.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says the one-year deal is worth up to $14 million with a base of $10.25 million.
The Vikings say Smith has had more sacks than any other defensive back in franchise history and holds the Vikings record for career interception return touchdowns.
Since joining the team in 2012, the NFL says Smith has recorded 37 interceptions, 1,095 tackles and 95 passes defended.
Smith will likely have a new partner on the back end of the Vikings' defense with fellow safety Cam Bynum leaving for the Indianapolis Colts in free agency. The Vikings did sign backup safety Theo Jackson to a new deal.
There will be plenty of fresh talent to help Smith on the defensive side. The Vikings signed defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave in free agency, along with cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. Byron Murphy also re-signed with the Vikings in the secondary after a career year in 2024.
WCCO is tracking every move the Vikings make in free agency, including cuts, signings and potentially even trades.
