Anthony Harris Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris signed his franchise tender on Sunday, and his agents and the Vikings will continue to work on a long-term extension in the meantime. The two sides will have until July 15 to work out a long-term extension. It was a surprise back when the Vikings put the franchise tag on Harris, and they did so with the hope that they would find a taker for the 28-year-old (29 next month) on the trade market. That obviously hasn't materialized this offseason. Harris had career highs in total tackles (60), solo tackles (35), interceptions (six) and passes defensed (11) in 14 games for the Vikings in the 2019 season.

May. 17th • 5:08 PM

Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris is in "no rush" to sign his franchise tag because he wants to work out a long-term extension, according to sources. The Vikings and Harris are expected to negotiate before the draft, but it doesn't look likely that anything will be agreed upon anytime soon. The two sides have until July 15 to work out an extension after Minnesota slapped Harris with the franchise tag somewhat surprisingly in March. Many believe the Vikings originally intended to tag and trade Harris to a team in need of a safety, but no teams were interested in the high asking price. The 28-year-old had 60 tackles (35 solo), career-high six interceptions (one for a TD), 11 passes defensed and one fumble recovery in 14 games in 2019.

Apr. 21st • 9:23 PM

The Minnesota Vikings and safety Anthony Harris are expected to resume talks on his status and a potential long-term deal, according to a source. The two sides had talks toward the end of March, and sources say a deal is in the "realm of what's necessary to finalize." With the draft approaching, the Vikings could still look to trade Harris to a team in need of secondary help after they slapped the franchise tag on him in March. The 28-year-old had career highs in tackles (60 combined) and interceptions (six, including one for a TD) in 14 games played for Minnesota in 2019, also defending 11 passes and recovering a fumble.

Apr. 17th • 3:19 PM