Vikings might have dream Harrison Smith replacement option emerging

Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick | Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesOut of all the big topics around the Minnesota Vikings as the offseason gets going, the future of safety Harrison Smith has fallen by the wayside a bit. Indications during the 2025 regular season finale pointed to the future Hall of Famer calling it a career, but until he speaks publicly for himself, we won't know.

One more season would put Smith into a couple of rare categories of longevity in Vikings' history, and that is likely to mean something to him.

What is safe to assume is that the Vikings know fairly well what Smith will do, and they are planning accordingly. They know if they should be seeking a veteran replacement…