Anthony Harris Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris wasn't expected to reach a deal before the franchise-tag deadline on Wednesday, so he becomes another example of a player set to finish out the 2020 season on the franchise tag. NFL teams were more reluctant this year to hand out long-term extensions to franchise-tagged players with the 2021 salary cap in flux due to the coronavirus pandemic. Harris will play for $11.4 million this year, and he and the Vikings still have a good chance at working something out long-term next offseason. The 28-year-old had a career year last season, compiling 35 solo tackles while tying for the NFL lead with six interceptions. Before 2019, though, he had just three interceptions in four seasons, making him unattractive in IDP formats.

Jul. 16th • 12:11 AM

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