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Editorial football illustration of veteran safety Harrison Smith returning to the Minnesota Vikings in a dramatic purple-and-gold stadium setting.

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Harrison Smith Returns to Vikings for 15th Season, Giving Brian Flores One More Veteran Fixer

Harrison Smith is returning to Minnesota for a 15th NFL season, giving the Vikings another year of leadership and flexibility in Brian Flores’ defense.

Purple and gold post-impressionist illustration of Kyler Murray preparing to throw with the Minneapolis skyline and stadium behind him

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The Vikings Chose Kyler Murray for the Present Without Giving Up on the Future

Kyler Murray won Minnesota’s quarterback job while J.J. McCarthy slipped to third on the depth chart. The 2026 Vikings are trying to stay competitive while quietly reshaping the franchise underneath him.