Minnesota Vikings: Give Percy Harvin What He Wants

June 20, 2012   ·   Mike Nelson   ·   Jump to comments

If there’s one thing the Minnesota Vikings don’t need it’s for one of its top players to hold out training camp. Unfortunately, it sounds like that may indeed become a reality.
Percy Harvin disclosed to 1500ESPN.com’s Tom Pelissero that he’s “just overall not happy with a couple situations.” Harvin wouldn’t disclose the cause of the unhappiness but the first thing that comes to mind is his contract.
Harvin has two years left on his original rookie contract, which will pay him a base salary of $915,000 in 2012 and $1.55 million in 2013.
Over his first three NFL seasons Harvin has caught 218 passes for 2,625 yards with 17 touchdowns. He also rushed for 587 yards (6.9 yards per carry) and three touchdowns. As a kick returner Harvin has returned four kickoffs for touchdowns while accumulating 2,609 yards.
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