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Harrison Smith signs one-year contract with Minnesota Vikings

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Last updated Sep 10, 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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What they're saying
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The return of Minnesota Vikings defensive back Harrison Smith for a 15th season in the NFL has turned a lot of heads, especially in the NFC North. Green Bay Packers star quarterback Jordan Love also shared his thoughts on Smith coming back for another season . “I thought he was retired. I thought he was. Him coming out of retirement [is] good for […] The post Vikings news: Harrison Smith's return gets candid response from Jordan Love appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Harrison Smith is back with the Minnesota Vikings after signing a one-year contract worth $12.25 million, with a maximum value of $16.25 million, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.Last season, Smith showed that he can still produce despite being in his late 30s. He was on the field for 793 total snaps, leading to […] The post Harrison Smith Gets Hall of Fame Verdict After Vikings Return appeared first on HEAVY.

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Harrison Smith isn’t ready to call it a career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced that the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season , giving Smith another opportunity to suit up for the franchise where he has spent his entire 15-year NFL career. The 37-year-old had seriously considered retirement during the offseason, making…

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