What is Anthony Harris’ long-term future?
Safety Anthony Harris was franchise tagged by the Vikings this offseason, so it will be interesting to see whether Minnesota and him work out a new deal down the road, or if Harris isn’t in the long-term plan.
Harris and the Vikings have reportedly been in discussions over a long-term deal, but there has been no official announcement yet.
Harris is coming off a season where he had six interceptions, tied for an NFL best. He also had 11 pass deflections. Both his interception and pass deflection numbers were career bests, as Harris went from nine starts in 2018 to starting 14 games in 2019.
However, the team already has safety Harrison Smith, who hasn’t missed a Pro Bowl since 2014. The Vikings also have a lot of veteran players who require large contracts.
Harris has worked his way up the Vikings depth chart, and had one of the more productive seasons at safety in 2019. Will the Vikings want him to stay, or do they think it’s time to move on? Right now, it’s unclear.