Green Bay Packers tackled Dennis Kelly (79) provides pass protection from Houston Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard (52) during their preseason game Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Houston Texans beat the Green Bay Packers 26-7. Packers15 22. © Milwaukee Journal SentinelMARK HOFFMAN/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL / USA TODAY NETWORK.
The Minnesota Vikings haven’t been shy. Not by a longshot.
Free agency kicked off on Monday with “legal tampering,” and Minnesota hit the ground running. Here’s the action to date — with plenty more on the way.
The Viking’s defense added three new starters — at least during free agency’s first three days; more could be on the way — replacing Danielle Hunter with Greenard and Van Ginkel.
The Athletic’s Alec Lewis tweeted Wednesday, “The Vikings have agreed to a restructured contract with safety Harrison Smith, source says. He’ll remain with the only team he’s ever known. Beloved.”
Lewis followed the tweet: “Harrison Smith’s new contract is worth $9 million, source says. His teammates already reacting excitedly, too. Not a more well-regarded dude in that locker room.”
A Vikings lifer, Smith effectuated the Wolf of Wall Street GIF and won’t leave the Vikings just yet. The 35-year-old signed on for season No. 13 on Wednesday.
Minnesota also retained defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who many believed could bolt for a head coaching job this offseason.
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sal Spice. His Vikings obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band).
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