The BriefThe Vikings have 20 players eligible to become free agents when the league year opens in MarchAmong the top offensive names are Sam Darnold, Aaron Jones, Dalton Risner, Cam Robinson and Cam AkersThe big defensive names are Harrison Smith,

Harrison Smith was fighting back tears during an emotional interview after the Vikings were dumped from ... Smith, fittingly, was Minnesota's highest-graded defensive player in the 27-9 loss.

The Minnesota Vikings’ season is over after a 27-9 loss to the L.A. Rams in the NFC Playoffs, and safety Harrison Smith was among those to take it hardest after the game.

Harrison Smith's weekly coffee with Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has been one part of a special season for both of them and the entire team.

After the Minnesota Vikings bowed out of the playoffs with a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night at State Farm Stadium, Smith held court in the locker room after the game, gracefully answering a number of questions about the possibility of retirement.

Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) makes a catch over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1) and after replay is ruled out of bounds on his left foot touching the line during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

Harrison Smith appears to see the end of his 13-year NFL career on the horizon. Following the Minnesota Vikings’ 27-9 playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Smith got emotional when speaking to ...

The tone from veteran safety Harrison Smith felt a little bit different this time around. After the Minnesota Vikings bowed out of the playoffs with a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday ...

The Minnesota Vikings defense will look different after Harrison Smith retires but keeping new contributors will help.