He’s back…
Six-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith and the Vikings agreed on a one-year contract to bring him back for a 15th NFL season, sources say.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 5, 2026
The deal has a base value of $8 million and can be worth up to $16M with incentives — a compromise to keep a legacy player in the fold. pic.twitter.com/YrnPv3dL39
HE’S BACK: The #Vikings are signing S Harrison Smith, per @TomPelissero.
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) September 5, 2026
The Hitman will be returning for his 15th season. pic.twitter.com/5TO8GL3C0N
Happy to hear! I thought he was done two years ago, but damned if he didn't play better the last two years. This will be good for the Vikings and good for the Thomases. Now, is he in shape?
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."
—George Orwell
Yes! That’s a lot of brain power added back.
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
#Vikings S Harrison Smith has stayed in shape, and plans on playing next Sunday against the #Packers, per @MikeGarafolo. LETS GO!
— VikingzFanPage @vikingzfanpage Sep 5, 2026
#Vikings S Harrison Smith has stayed in shape, and plans on playing next Sunday against the #Packers, per @MikeGarafolo. LETS GO!
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
— Joshua X Metellus @NoExcuses_23 Sep 6, 2026
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
Glad he's back. Last year we missed him badly the first 2 weeks.
He obviously knew he was coming back, but did not want to participate in any of the off season workouts or camp, not a big fan of that strategy. If he was going to play should have gotten himself in camp like everyone else. He is not the same player and do not see him having one week of practice is going to be enough to have him ready. I would have preferred to go with the guys who have been here working all off season.
He never retired. This move and Van Noy will help. Add the youth and depth , this defense is ready to rock.
The last dance. pic.twitter.com/8ljMr0Lahp
— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) September 5, 2026
Don't trade JJ.
"Shady's back! Tell a friend!" Super Bowl hopes just notched upwards! May he go out with a ring!!
The Hitman Returns
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 5, 2026
The #Vikings and @HarriSmith22 have agreed to terms on a new contract. pic.twitter.com/0hyhHQJC6P
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. - Robin Williams _
Bringing our "Captains" total to What ? nine?
Glad he's back !!!
#Vikings GM Nolan Teasley, HC Kevin O’Connell and DC Brian Flores have been doing “several weeks of recruitment” to Harrison Smith returning, per @RapSheet. It finally paid off 8 days before week 1. pic.twitter.com/pVipZcnErZ
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) September 6, 2026
LIVE WELL ~ LOVE MUCH ~ LAUGH OFTEN
At the end of last season, there were definitely people inside the Vikings organization who thought Harrison Smith was retiring. They threw him an elaborate sendoff in Week 17. But he never announced his retirement, and the Vikings absolutely need him.https://t.co/o2SrcdPWDs
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) September 5, 2026
LIVE WELL ~ LOVE MUCH ~ LAUGH OFTEN
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