Harrison Smith

The Vikings are expected to release veteran S Harrison Smith.

Fantasy Impact

Smith will be released as a post-June 1 designation. Per Goessling, "it's a procedural move, since Smith had a $25 million base salary guarantee for 2027 that was set to trigger later this week." Smith has not made his decision about whether he'll play a 15th season.

Vikings S Harrison Smith (illness) is officially active for Week 3.

Fantasy Impact

Smith is set to make his 2025 season debut after being sidelined due to an illness for the first two weeks of the season. With Andrew Van Ginkel also returning, the Vikings' defense will have two key players returning for a matchup with the Bengals.

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith is expected to make his season debut after being inactive for the first two weeks with what has been ruled as an "illness."

Fantasy Impact

The nature of what has kept Smith out is not exactly clear, but he was limited all week, marking eight straight practices after being a DNP in the first practice of the season. Smith is expected to start but could rotate in and out as he gets acclimated. Theo Jackson has started in his place, making 13 tackles and recording just a 57.6 PFF grade.

Harrison Smith (illness) is inactive for Week 2 for the Minnesota Vikings against the Atlanta Falcons.

Fantasy Impact

Smith was unable to make substantial progress during pregame activities to be cleared to play, leaving the Minnesota defense without a key option against the Falcons offense Sunday night.

Minnesota Vikings veteran safety Harrison Smith is uncertain for Sunday Night Football in Week 2, with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reporting that it would be no surprise if he sits and makes his debut in Week 3.

Fantasy Impact

Smith has been working his way back from a personal health issue, though the specifics are unclear. While he was a non-participant last Wednesday, he has been a limited participant for the last five practices. However, he was listed as questionable, and based on Rapoport’s comments, may make his debut in Week 3 instead, setting up Theo Jackson to make his second career start.