harrison smith

Harrison Smith Explains Why He Returned to Vikings

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Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith looks upward from the sideline before a game.

Harrison Smith spent much of the offseason away from the Minnesota Vikings, but he never fully separated himself from football.He watched most of the preseason games. He kept in touch with teammates. He received messages from people around the organization and the Twin Cities. And eventually, the prospect of returning for a 15th NFL season … Read more

Matt LaFleur Knows the Harrison Smith Problem Is Back

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Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith looks upward from the sideline before a game.

Matt LaFleur did not sound surprised that Harrison Smith returned to the Minnesota Vikings.When asked whether the Green Bay Packers expected the veteran safety to come back for a 15th season, LaFleur answered simply: “Yes.”Smith’s return does not guarantee that he will play against Green Bay. He signed too late to have a conventional training … Read more

Former Vikings LB Explains What Could Trigger Harrison Smith’s Return

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Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith looks upward from the sideline before a game.

Since the middle of January, Minnesota Vikings fans have remained on “Harrison Smith Watch,” wondering if the longtime veteran safety would retire or return. Fast forward to training camp, and the mystery remains. Thankfully, former Vikings linebacker Pete Bercich shed some light this week, explaining that Smith could survey the lay of the land after … Read more