Minnesota Vikings: 5 offseason needs in 2020

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Divisional Round Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 05: Anthony Harris #41 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

4. Re-sign SS Anthony Harris

It’s been a steady climb up the depth chart for the former undrafted free agent from the University of Virginia.

Five-year pro Anthony Harris had a breakout year for the Minnesota Vikings this past season. He made a career-high 14 starts for Mike Zimmer’s club and not only tied for the NFL lead with six interceptions – one returned for a score – he finished with 60 tackles, was tied for second on the team with 11 passes defensed and also recovered a fumble.

Harris picked up where he left off in the regular season and picked off New Orleans Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees in Minnesota’s 26-20 overtime win at the Superdome in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs.

In his first three seasons with the club, Harris played in a combined 36 regular-season games, made eight starts, recovered three fumbles and did not pick off a pass. That began to change in 2018 when he appeared in 15 contests, made nine starts, knocked down three passes and totaled three interceptions.

Now the 28-year-old performer will be one of the few returning veterans in a secondary that has already undergone massive changes. General manager Rick Spielman obviously knows what he has in the ball hawk, hence the franchise tag.

Of course, the Vikings would likely to prefer getting Harris to a long-term deal. But having him back in 2020 will be a major plus.

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