Before it was later overshadowed by the trade of Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills, the decision to use the franchise tag on Anthony Harris was the most surprising move made by the Minnesota Vikings when this year’s free agency period kicked off.
Many figured Harris already had one foot out the door and the Vikings had said their goodbyes. But then Minnesota tagged him and the safety remaining with the team for next season became a much more realistic possibility.
Despite tagging Harris, the Vikings still looked into the option of trading the safety this year according to multiple reports.