Leon Smith, a 22-year teacher at Haverford High School, is also Pennsylvania’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. In that role, the African American Studies teacher … ...

“Smith can still play, and I don’t think the Vikings need to break the bank to bring him back. They can figure out the money. I get it. He’s had to take pay cuts the last couple years.

Leon Smith was recognized as Pennsylvania’s 2025 Teacher of the Year and the TODAY Show shined a spotlight on his work. NBC10’s Frances Wang has the story.

Smith was one of 13 players fined during the Wild Card Playoff. He received a fine of $45,020 for “impermissible use of helmet” on tight end Tyler Higbee during the Vikings’ 27-9 loss to the ...