Minnesota Vikings news today surrounds the huge news that 5-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith has agreed to a contract extension with the Vikings. Smith signed a 4-year extension worth $64 million to stay in Minnesota, making him the second-highest paid safety in the NFL behind Seattle Seahawks Safety Jamal Adams. Also in today’s Vikings news, tight end Irv Smith will likely miss the start of the 2021 NFL season. Smith underwent surgery for a meniscus injury. Smith had 365 yards and 5 touchdowns in his second NFL season in 2020. Host Tom Downey runs through the news on today’s Vikings video.