Harrison Smith played for the Vikings for the opening game against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The veteran safety had nearly quit football. He said afterward what made him come back.
Separate reporting graded Smith's contract once full details were released. That grade used the public terms. Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray was unavailable because of a concussion. Smith had considered retirement before deciding to play. He was on the field for the opening game despite all the earlier uncertainty.