Harrison Smith played for the Vikings during the season opener against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The veteran safety had come close to retiring. He said afterward what made him come back.

Separate reporting assessed Smith's contract once full details were released. The review score used the disclosed terms. Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray was sidelined because of a concussion. Smith had considered retirement before opting to return. He was in the lineup for the opening game even after the earlier questions.