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.

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.”

Vikings veteran Harrison Smith admitted he's unsure about returning for a 14th season in an emotional locker room interview.

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

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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.

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Harrison Smith was fighting back tears during an emotional interview after the Vikings were dumped from ... Smith, fittingly, was Minnesota's highest-graded defensive player in the 27-9 loss.

Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) makes a catch over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1) and after replay is ruled out of bounds on his left foot touching the line during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

After the Minnesota Vikings bowed out of the playoffs with a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night at State Farm Stadium, Smith held court in the locker room after the game, gracefully answering a number of questions about the possibility of retirement.