Anthony Harris S FA Fri 3/19/21 7:42 PM
Anthony Harris
S FA
The Eagles and Harris agreed to a contract Friday, NFL reporter Josina Anderson reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harris arrives in Philadelphia to a secondary lacking much depth at safety and with Rodney McLeod just three months into his recovery from a torn ACL. Depending on how the Eagles proceed this offseason, Harris is poised to be the Week 1 starter at free safety after back-to-back productive campaigns in Minnesota. During that stretch, he totaled 164 tackles (93 solo), 18 pass defenses, six interceptions, one fumble recovery and one touchdown in 30 games.
Anthony Harris S FA Sun 2/7/21 4:05 PM
Anthony Harris
S FA
Harris completed his 2020 campaign with 104 tackles (58 solo) and seven passes defended through 16 games.
EDGE Analysis
After six years with the Vikings, Harris has developed into a steady member of the secondary, reaching career highs in tackles and defensive snaps (1,075) this past season. His tackle tally also surpassed triple digits for the first time in his career. It remains to be seen if Minnesota will use the franchise tag on Harris for a second consecutive season, but the 29-year-old finally may have earned that lucrative contract he's been seeking, whether it's with the Vikings or another team.
Anthony Harris S FA Mon 9/14/20 3:52 PM
Anthony Harris
S FA
Harris had eight total tackles in Sunday's 43-34 loss to Green Bay. He struggled in pass coverage, giving up two receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown on five targets, according to Pro Football Focus.
EDGE Analysis
Minnesota's secondary struggled Sunday with a young set of cornerbacks torched by Aaron Rodgers. Harris may have been overcompensating for their struggles, but he also had a few key errors and a likely blown assignment on a big play. He should continue to put up solid tackle totals as the starting safety next to Harrison Smith.
Anthony Harris S FA Thu 7/16/20 11:06 AM
Anthony Harris
S FA
Harris is scheduled for an $11.44 million salary under the Vikings' franchise tag in 2020, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harris and the Vikings failed to complete a long-term contract before Wednesday's deadline for franchise-tagged players. The 28-year-old could still be traded, but it's more likely he plays out the season in Minnesota. Harris enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2019, tying for the NFL lead with six interceptions while earning PFF's No. 1 grade among safeties.
Anthony Harris S FA Sun 5/17/20 3:32 PM
Anthony Harris
S FA
Harris officially signed his franchise tender with the Vikings on Sunday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The team applied the franchise tag to the 28-year-old in March, and the two sides are reportedly still working on a long-term deal, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Harris originally seemed likely to hit free agency as the top safety on the market, but he's now under contract for $11.44 million with Minnesota for 2020.
Anthony Harris S FA Wed 4/1/20 9:21 AM
Anthony Harris
S FA
Harris and the Vikings have been discussing a long-term contract, Chris Tomasson of The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harris looked like a potential trade candidate when the Vikings placed the franchise tag on him a couple weeks ago, as the team faces a tricky cap situation and would need to make a sacrifice somewhere on the roster to keep him around. Now that wideout Stefon Diggs has been traded and edge rusher Everson Griffen has ruled out a return to Minnesota, the team has a bit more flexibility to retain Harris, who tied for the NFL lead with six interceptions last year, earning Pro Football Focus' No. 1 grade among safeties in the process. An extension might lower his 2020 cap hit from the franchise tag number of $11.44 million.
Anthony Harris S FA Mon 3/16/20 11:56 AM
Anthony Harris
S FA
The Vikings have franchise-tagged Harris, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harris likely would've been viewed as the top safety available in free agency, coming off a 2019 season with career highs of 60 tackles and six interceptions. He actually served as the Vikings' No. 3 safety throughout much of his career, but Harris has excelled in a full-time role since taking over as a starter midway through 2018. The franchise tag could serve as a bridge to a long-term contract.
Anthony Harris S FA Wed 1/15/20 4:45 PM
Anthony Harris
S FA
Harris recorded 60 tackles (35 solo), 11 defended passes, six interceptions (one of which he returned for a touchdown) and one fumble recovery across 14 contests in 2019.
EDGE Analysis
Harris set career-high marks across the board in 2019 as Minnesota's starting free safety, despite missing two games due to hamstring and groin injuries. The 28-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent in March, though the Vikings may opt to re-sign him.
Anthony Harris S FA Tue 12/3/19 10:38 PM
Anthony Harris
S FA
Harris recorded seven tackles (two solo), an interception and a pass defensed across 75 defensive snaps in Monday's loss to the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
Harris gave the Vikings a huge boost heading into halftime, as he returned a deflected Russell Wilson pass for a touchdown to give Minnesota the lead in the contest. The safety was dealing with a groin injury before the contest but it clearly did not slow him down Monday night.
Anthony Harris S FA Mon 12/2/19 7:09 PM
Anthony Harris
S FA
Harris (groin) is officially active for Monday's showdown with the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
Harris missed Week 11's game against Denver with the groin issue, and as evidenced by this news, effectively used the bye week to get healthy. Now that he's back in the lineup, Harris is expected to draw the start at the free safety position next to Harrison Smith (hamstring).