The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2024 season with some questions about their defensive line, and on Sunday, Harrison Phillips reminded everyone he had things covered.
As a result of what he did, plus his work last year with the team, Phillips is being rewarded. That reward is coming in the form of job and financial security as the team has signed him to a two-year extension worth up to $19 million.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reported that the deal includes a guaranteed amount of $13 million.
Phillips came to the Vikings in 2022, signing a three-year deal after playing for the Buffalo Bills. This deal now extends his tenure with the team through the 2026 season.
He has emerged as a leader on defense, both on and off the field. His teammates have voted him captain and honored him as the team’s representative as their Walter Payton Man of the Year.
His captaincy should continue to thrive while he mans the middle of Brian Flores’ defense. Both Flores and Phillips have proven to be a dream pairing, and they hope it is a relationship that will continue to be two-way for years to come.
