Harrison Smith signs one-year contract with Minnesota Vikings

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Harrison Smith signs one-year contract with Minnesota Vikings
Summary

Safety Harrison Smith agreed to a new contract with the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Sept. 5. The deal covers one year and is valued at $12.25 million. This agreement marks the start of Smith's 15th season in the NFL. According to details released following the announcement, the contract includes various playoff incentives. These performance-based clauses provide the potential to increase the total value of the deal to $16.25 million. The veteran defensive back remains with the team that has employed him throughout his professional career.

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  • Harrison Smith signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings.
  • The base value of the contract is $12.25 million.
  • Playoff incentives allow the deal to reach a maximum of $16.25 million.
  • This season marks the 15th year of the career of Smith.
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  • 12:05 AMYahoo SportsBreaking: Harrison Smith agrees to one-year deal with the Vikings
  • 11:41 PMYahoo SportsHarrison Smith returns to Minnesota on one-year deal
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With just over a week to go until Week 1 kicks off for the Vikings, they see a franchise legend come back.

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Vikings S Harrison Smith to sign a one-year deal and return to Minnesota in 2026

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