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Harrison Smith Re-signs With Vikings for 15th Season

9/7/2026

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Summary

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Harrison Smith signed a one-year contract to return to the Vikings for his 15th season.
The deal includes a $12.25 million base, up to $16.25 million with incentives, a $6.95 million signing bonus and $4 million per-game bonuses.
Smith’s return replaces veteran safety Jamal Adams, who suffered a season-ending quad injury.
He entered 2025 with 54 tackles, 2 interceptions, 11 passes defended, a forced fumble and a recovery.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 NFL lockout, an 18-week, 4-day work stoppage that began on March 12, forced owners and the NFLPA to renegotiate a collective bargaining agreement, reshaping the league’s salary-cap structure. That new CBA set the financial framework under which teams like the Minnesota Vikings later signed safety Harrison Smith to a $12.25 million contract in 2024, illustrating how post-lockout economics continue to drive high-value deals.

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Story summary

Harrison Smith signed a one-year contract to return to the Vikings for his 15th season.
The deal includes a $12.25 million base, up to $16.25 million with incentives, a $6.95 million signing bonus and $4 million per-game bonuses.
Smith’s return replaces veteran safety Jamal Adams, who suffered a season-ending quad injury.
He entered 2025 with 54 tackles, 2 interceptions, 11 passes defended, a forced fumble and a recovery.

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