Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell shared similar sentiments about Phillips' impact.
"Harrison has meant so much to our team and our locker room since his arrival in Minnesota three years ago," O'Connell said. "He brought leadership, professionalism and consistency, helping set a standard for the culture we wanted to create. As our 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee, the impact he and Shae had in the community speaks for itself. I'm grateful for Harrison and the relationship we built, and he truly made us better as an organization on and off the field."
Phillips joined the Vikings in 2022 as a free agent after spending his first four pro seasons in Buffalo.
He never missed an outing during his Minnesota tenure, starting all 51 regular-season games and two playoff contests. He totaled 207 tackles, 6.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, seven passes defensed and two fumble recoveries over three seasons.
Phillips helped anchor a Vikings defense in 2024 that ranked No. 2 against the run, limiting opponents to an average of just 93.4 rushing yards per game. Minnesota ranked No. 5 in points allowed last season.