Vikings' Isaiah Rodgers hints at retirement for legendary Minnesota teammate

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The Minnesota Vikings showed support for one of their own on Sunday.

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Multiple Vikings players showed up to the game wearing various No. 22 jerseys, both Vikings colors and Notre Dame uniforms.

That included Isaiah Rodgers, who normally wears No. 2 but broke out the 22:

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That 22, of course, is Harrison Smith.

Smith is 36 years old and a legend for the Vikings with 39 interceptions in his career.

He has played 207 games for Minnesota since being the No. 29 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame.

Smith has been good this season, with two picks and 54 tackles.

He hasn't made clear for sure what his future plans are.

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Given Smith's contributions to the Vikings, he could certainly come back if he wants to.

But the gestures from his teammates suggest that Smith will be calling it a career. If he does, it's been a special one.

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