Harrison Smith Vikings contract: How much will 6x Pro Bowl safety earn in 2023?
Safety Harrison Smith will be returning to the Minnesota Vikings for the 2023 season on a restructured contract.
Smith was a candidate to be cut, but after agreeing to a restructured deal, he will remain with the Vikings for at least another season.
Smith has played in 159 regular-season games in his career, has been named an All-Pro twice and has been selected to six Pro Bowls. He will remain one of the Vikings' key starting safeties next season.
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As per NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport, Smith's restructured contract will see him make $8 million in the 2023 season. He has the chance to make $10 million as the contract has $2 million in incentives.
The #Vikings and S Harrison Smith agreed to a restructured contract for him to stay in Minnesota, and he gets $8M with $2M in incentives for 2023.
In 11 seasons with the Vikings, Smith has made $79 million.
The 34-year-old has 946 tackles, 16.5 sacks, 34 interceptions, 83 pass break-ups, nine forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries, and four defensive touchdowns.
Harrison Smith's restructured deal saves Vikings $6.7 million towards the cap
The Minnesota Vikings have moved several veterans this off-season. The team released linebacker Eric Kendricks and wide receiver Adam Thielen. Linebacker Za'Darius Smith has requested a release, and the team has been receiving trade offers for running back Dalvin Cook.
Smith was also a candidate to be released. There were rumors that if he didn't agree to a pay cut he would be let go.
The restructured deal saves the Vikings $6.7 million towards the cap. Prior to Smith's restructured deal, the team had -$2.5 million in space, according to overthecap.com.