After Anthony Harris’ strong 2019 campaign in a contract year, the implication became that he would require a lot of money to keep around.
Despite the financial obstacles in its way, the team gave Harris the franchise tag.
Then, the deadline passed for the Vikings and Harris to work out a long-term deal for this season.
Bleacher Report listed Harris getting the franchise tag as Minnesota’s biggest surprising move of the offseason.
The franchise tag’s $11.4 million hit became more palatable when the front office looked at its options, what it would likely lose in the secondary and the drop-off in play the unit would experience, Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski.
The 28-year-old defensive back is the game’s highest-graded safety in coverage since the start of the 2018 campaign, according to Pro Football Focus, Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski.
Now, the Vikings will have their terrific safety tandem together for one more season, though the organization’s decision to franchise Harris will probably cost it next offseason when he’s set to become a free agent, Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski
Vikings placing franchise tag on Anthony Harris listed as Minnesota’s biggest surprise
After Anthony Harris’ strong 2019 campaign in a contract year, the implication became that he would require a lot of money to keep around.
Despite the financial obstacles in its way, the team gave Harris the franchise tag.
Then, the deadline passed for the Vikings and Harris to work out a long-term deal for this season.
Bleacher Report listed Harris getting the franchise tag as Minnesota’s biggest surprising move of the offseason.
The franchise tag’s $11.4 million hit became more palatable when the front office looked at its options, what it would likely lose in the secondary and the drop-off in play the unit would experience, Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski.
The 28-year-old defensive back is the game’s highest-graded safety in coverage since the start of the 2018 campaign, according to Pro Football Focus, Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski.
Now, the Vikings will have their terrific safety tandem together for one more season, though the organization’s decision to franchise Harris will probably cost it next offseason when he’s set to become a free agent, Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski