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Colts: 3 safeties Indy can trade for to replace Malik Hooker

By Jerry Trotta

Malik Hooker #29 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 3, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Malik Hooker #29 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 3, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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2. Anthony Harris

The Vikings have looked awful through the first two weeks of 2020.

As evidenced by their actions this offseason, the Minnesota Vikings have no clue if they want to lock down starting safety Anthony Harris long term.

After hitting him with the franchise tag, he was reportedly being shopped in trades. Then, suddenly, a late change of heart prompted Minnesota to enter extension talks with Harris, though terms weren’t agreed upon in time.

With the Vikings strugglingly mightily out of the gates in 2020 and Kirk Cousins looking completely lost under center, they could look to officially cash in on the former undrafted free agent, who is fresh off his best season as a pro.

In 14 games last season, Harris tallied 60 tackles, six interceptions (one of which was returned for a touchdown) and 11 passes defensed. He even ranked as the highest-graded safety in coverage on early downs last season, according to PFF. If Ballard is able to strike a deal for Harris, who would serve as a clear upgrade to Hooker, well, his status as a Colts legend might already be solidified.

We pitched this trade during the early summer after Hooker’s fifth-year option was declined, and we still like it now.

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