Standout free safety Dwight Smith who was released by the New Orleans Saints last Thursday, reached an agreement with the Minnesota Vikings on a three-year, $6.5 million contract on Tuesday. The deal with Smith, who visited with Minnesota officials and coaches on Monday and Tuesday, reunites the five-year veteran with Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin, who was his secondary coach for four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "This is a great opportunity for a fresh start," Smith told The Associated Press. "I get to play with my old coach again. There are a bunch of great veterans already in the room. Hopefully I can be an addition that can help somewhere and I'm going to fit where needed."