Vikings bring in Javon Hargrave to further bolster defensive front, bring back safety Harrison Smith
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings made another major move on interior redesign by agreeing to terms Wednesday with two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Javon Hargrave, and they shored up their secondary by bringing back safety Harrison Smith for a 14th season.
Hargrave was released by the San Francisco 49ers after playing in only three games for them in 2024 because of a torn triceps that required surgery. He'll get a two-year, $30 million contract with $19 million guaranteed, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.
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