He’s Back. Harrison Smith Returns for 15th Season
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 04: Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on after the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesHarrison Smith is returning to the Minnesota Vikings for his 15th season.
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
After an entire offseason of speculation, Harrison Smith, 37, is returning for one more season with the Vikings on a one-year deal. Tom Pelissero is reporting a $8 million deal with incentives that could double that amount, while Alec Lewis and Ian Rapoport are reporting a $12.25 million deal with incentives up to $16.25 million.
Alec Lewis with The Athletic reports that Smith has been working out for months and is in shape and ready to go.
Over his previous 14 seasons since being drafted at the end of the first round in 2012, Smith has:
- 14 seasons (207 games)
- 1,180 tackles
- 106 passes defended
- 51 tackles for loss
- 39 INTs, 4 TDs
- 21.5 sacks
- 13 forced fumbles
- 6x pro bowler
- 2x all-pro
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