Harrison Smith played for the Vikings for the opening game against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The veteran safety had almost walked away from the game. He said afterward what brought him back.
Separate reporting graded Smith's contract once full details were released. That grade used the publicly available details. Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray did not play as a result of a concussion. Smith had considered retirement before deciding to play. He was in the lineup for the opener even after the earlier questions.