Vikings safety Harrison Smith was fined $45,020 for "impermissible use of the helmet" on a hit against the Rams in the wild card round last week. Smith's helmet appeared to contact the helmet of Rams tight end Tyler Higbee after a reception in the first quarter of last Monday's game.

Last offseason he pondered his future and decided to return. Now he’s more than 12,000 snaps into his career, and there’s one more difference: “I’m older.”

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Harrison Smith was fighting back tears during an emotional interview after the Vikings were dumped from the playoffs by the Rams on Monday night.

Vikings' Harrison Smith opens up on playing his final game in Brian Flores' defense next to Josh Metellus, Camryn Bynum in loss to Rams

If this is it for Harrison Smith, his legacy with the Vikings will live forever. After being selected in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Smith has slowly become synonymous with the Vikings over the past decade, putting together a résumé worthy of a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The Minnesota Vikings’ season is over after a 27-9 loss to the L.A. Rams in the NFC Playoffs, and safety Harrison Smith was among those to take it hardest after the game.

Not only did the Minnesota Vikings lose brutally to end their season against the Los Angeles Rams, safety Harrison Smith received a fine from the National Football League of $45,020 for unnecessary roughness.