Minnesota Vikings re-sign Harrison Smith and adjust roster ahead of season opener

The Minnesota Vikings signed safety Harrison Smith to a one-year contract extension worth $12.25 million, with potential incentives reaching $16.25 million. Smith, a 15-year veteran, returns to bolster a secondary impacted by injuries to Jamal Adams and others. In additional roster moves, the team signed veteran edge rusher Kyle Van Noy to the practice squad and added offensive linemen Trevor Keegan and Nick Samac. The team's running back rotation features Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, though Jones is expected to handle a primary role due to his pass-catching and blocking reliability. These adjustments arrive as the Vikings prepare for their season-opening game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The front office remains in a period of transition as it seeks to stabilize the depth chart.

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