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Eagles’ Anthony Harris: Finds new home in Philly
The Philadelphia Eagles and Anthony Harris agreed to a contract Friday, NFL reporter Josina Anderson reports.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.
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Vikings’ Anthony Harris: Logs another strong season
Anthony Harris completed his 2020 campaign with 104 tackles (58 solo) and seven passes defended through 16 games.After six years with the Minnesota 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.
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Vikings’ Anthony Harris: Struggles in pass coverage
Anthony 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.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.
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Vikings’ Anthony Harris: No long-term deal
Anthony Harris is scheduled for an $11.44 million salary under the Minnesota Vikings’ franchise tag in 2020, Field Yates of ESPN reports.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.
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Vikings’ Anthony Harris: Signs franchise tender
Anthony Harris officially signed his franchise tender with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.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.
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Vikings’ Anthony Harris: Working toward new deal
Anthony Harris and the Minnesota Vikings have been discussing a long-term contract, Chris Tomasson of The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.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.
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Vikings’ Anthony Harris: Slapped with tag
The Minnesota Vikings have franchise-tagged Anthony Harris, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.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.
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Vikings’ Anthony Harris: Sets career highs in 2019
Anthony Harris recorded 60 tackles (35 solo), 11 pass breakups, six interceptions — one of which he returned for a touchdown — and one fumble recovery across 14 regular-season appearances.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 Minnesota Vikings may look to re-sign him.
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Vikings’ Anthony Harris: Interception on Monday
Anthony Harris recorded seven tackles (two solo), an interception and a pass defensed across 75 defensive snaps in Monday’s loss to the Seahawks.Harris gave the Minnesota 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.
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Vikings’ Anthony Harris: Will play Monday
Anthony Harris (groin) is officially active for Monday’s showdown with the Seahawks.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).
