Harrison Smith

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2020 NFL season.

Can the Packers repeat last year's success despite entering with a familiar unanswered question? How will an infusion of young talent affect the Vikings? Grant Gordon examines all four NFC North teams ahead of training camp, identifying position battles, strengths and weaknesses for each.

Will Minnesota's defense be staggered by the loss of a quartet of starters or might it actually be even better?

With the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner, Charley Casserly digs into the men who'll be making the selections. What does each general manager's track record look like? Here are the best picks, value picks and tendencies for everyone.

Gil Brandt jumps back eight years and re-picks the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Who goes No. 1 overall? Do teams pounce on Ryan Tannehill, or do the Miami Dolphins get another chance?

The Minnesota Vikings are keeping Anthony Harris. The Vikings placed the franchise tag on the safety on Monday, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported. Harris had six interceptions in 2019.

In his first mock draft since the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Bucky Brooks has the Eagles filling a major need for speed and the Dolphins passing on Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa.

Grant Gordon outlines the three biggest free agency need for each NFC team. How will the Cowboys keep -- and help -- Dak Prescott? Will the Bears bring in a challenger to Mitchell Trubisky?

This year's free agency class could offer an enticing list of future Hall of Famers, former first-round picks and multi-time Pro Bowlers. But Adam Schein identifies the guys teams simply CANNOT let out of the building.

Super Bowl LIV's nearly upon us, but 30 teams already have begun the effort to reach Tampa a year from now for Super Bowl LV. Gregg Rosenthal supplies one thing each NFC team can do to supplant the 49ers as conference champions.

The AFC defeated the NFC, 38-33, in the 2020 Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Here's what we learned from the annual all-star showcase.

Five Vikings -- Kirk Cousins, C.J. Ham, Eric Kendricks, Everson Griffen and Xavier Rhodes -- have been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, along with Eagles OL Lane Johnson.

Which enticing talents could hit the open market in March? Gregg Rosenthal identifies the top 25 players currently in line to hit free agency -- and the list of quarterbacks is quite intriguing.

The NFL playoffs continue on Sunday afternoon as Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints face the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC Wild Card Game showdown.

With the 2010s coming to a close, Chris Wesseling identifies the best players at every position of the past 10 years. Who will join Tom Brady and Aaron Donald on the definitive NFL All-Decade Team?

Baltimore Ravens phenom Lamar Jackson is among the starters for the 2020 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Check out the complete AFC and NFC rosters for the game.

Would the Ravens' offense be where it is without Ronnie Stanley? How much does Anthony Harris mean to the Vikings' defense? Gil Brandt lists the most underrated players of 2019.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard is out for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins, the team announced on Saturday.

Gil Brandt ranks the top eight defenses of 2019 so far. Are Stephon Gilmore's New England Patriots on top? What about Dee Ford and the upstart San Francisco 49ers?

Mike Zimmer has weathered 10 surgeries on his eyes in recent years and plenty of other adversity during his quarter of a century in the NFL, but Tom Pelissero finds a man with no interest in throwing in the towel during a visit to the Vikings coach's ranch.

Which defenses have the best shot to keep offenses in check in 2019? The Los Angeles Chargers lead Adam Schein's ranking of the top nine units entering the season.

The Top 100 Players of 2019 countdown sis back with Nos. 81-90. Find out where Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman sits on the list.

Safety Malcolm Jenkins wants a new contract. But he's not holding out over it. The Eagles safety reported for his team physical and will attend Eagles minicamp, Mike Garafolo reports.

From pick No. 1 (Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray) to No. 254 (Kentucky CB Derrick Baity), Chad Reuter reveals his seven-round mock of the 2019 NFL Draft, which includes five first-round trades.

Watch all the highlights of the Week 17 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions.

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith jumps route to intercept Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's pass.

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith joins "NFL Now" for an interview.

Watch all the highlights of the Week 13 matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith dives to intercept Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon in overtime.

Watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears highlights from Week 10 of the 2020 season.

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith hauls in Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles' high throw for early INT.

Watch the game highlights from the Week 9 matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down how the Minnesota Vikings were able to contain Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Week 8.

Watch the best defensive plays of Week 8.

Watch the game highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers.

The Minnesota Vikings neutralize Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' launch codes on fourth-and-10.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage Jr.'s hurdle of the year attempt goes awry.

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger previews the Vikings Week 6 matchup against the Falcons, and sees getting to QB Matt Ryan and protecting their corners as keys to the game.

Every player with a PFF grade of 90+ in Week 3 of the NFL season

Watch the highlights from the Week 3 matchup between the Tennessee Titans and the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith displays off-the-charts vertical leap on end zone interception.

Check out the highlights from the Week 2 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Indianapolis Colts.

After an overturned touchdown, the Minnesota Vikings turn away the Green Bay Packers with goal line stand from the 1-yard line.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero shares that the Minnesota Vikings turned down trade offers for safety Anthony Harris.

Watch the best plays from the top 100 players ranked 70 to 61.

This marks the fifth straight "Top 100" appearance for the veteran Minnesota Vikings safety.

Watch the 2020 Pro Bowl highlights.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle rushes 61-yards for a touchdown after an interception by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith.

Watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings highlights from Week 16 of the 2019 season.