Andre Smith to Vikings: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

Andre Smith shed potential bust status after his first couple of years in the NFL to become a respectable starter for the Cincinnati Bengals at right tackle.

But with numerous free-agent priorities, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, Cincinnati wasn't able to convince Smith to stick around. The 29-year-old will instead suit up for the Minnesota Vikings after announcing his decision on Thursday:

Minneapolis here I come...Excited to join the great Vikings organization today on a 1-yr deal!!#SKOLVikings!! pic.twitter.com/yKTg2OA7TC

— Andre Smith (@BigSmitty71) March 17, 2016Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News reported "Smith can make up to [$4.5 million] on his [one-year] deal." Ben…