Almost lost in the shuffle of the Minnesota Vikings’ pivotal offseason is Harrison Smith news — whether the six-time Pro Bowler retires, takes a paycut to stay in Minnesota, or ventures elsewhere to latch onto a Super Bowl contender.
The Plot Thickens on Harrison Smith News
Those feel like the only sensible options with free agency five days away, while Vikings fans monitor other big-ticket items like the free-agent statuses of Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter.

According to KSTP‘s Darren Wolfson, retirement seems like the least likely option for Smith, 35, and the beloved Viking may be forced to decide on taking a pay reduction or hitting the open market.