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Harrison Smith Uses Thrilling Word to Describe New Defense

The Minnesota Vikings had to overhaul a disastrous defensive unit in the 2023 offseason. Half of last year’s starters are no longer on the team. Patrick Peterson, Duke Shelley, Chandon Sullivan, Cameron Dantzler, Eric Kendricks, Dalvin Tomlinson, and Za’Darius Smith will all suit up for different teams in the upcoming season.

The most significant change, however, happened when the Vikes fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell and hired Brian Flores to replace him.

Harrison Smith Uses Thrilling Word to Describe New Defense

Harrison Smith Uses Thrilling Word to Describe New Defense
Dec 4, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) reacts after breaking up a pass against the New York Jets during the second quarter at U.