Smith (foot) was a full participant in practice Thursday. Smith was estimated as a non-participant Wednesday, so his upgrade to full participation one day later bodes well for his likelihood of suiting up Sunday versus Green Bay. The veteran safety missed last Sunday's win over the Seahawks, which was his first regular-season absence since the 2022 campaign. Smith ranks fourth on the Vikings with 79 tackles this season.
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Minnesota Vikings
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2/2/1989 (35)
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6'2", 209 lbs
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2012: Rd 1; Pk (MIN)
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Augusta, GA, USA
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SAF
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Notre Dame
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13 seasons
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Minnesota Vikings
2012-Present
(13 seasons)
Smith (foot) was a full participant in practice Thursday. Smith was estimated as a non-participant Wednesday, so his upgrade to full participation one day later bodes well for his likelihood of suiting up Sunday versus Green Bay. The veteran safety missed last Sunday's win over the Seahawks, which was his first regular-season absence since the 2022 campaign. Smith ranks fourth on the Vikings with 79 tackles this season.
Smith (foot) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated injury report. Smith was held out of the Vikings' Week 16 win over the Seahawks due to a foot injury. It was the first game he's missed all season, and while he didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough, head coach Kevin O'Connell sounded optimistic Monday that Smith would be able to play in Minnesota's NFC North bout against Green Bay on Sunday, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Smith will have two more opportunities to practice this week and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's contest.
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Smith (foot) "should be able to progress through the week and be available for us" for Minnesota's Week 17 game against the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Smith missed his first game of the season this past weekend versus the Seahawks. But it appears his injury won't be long-term as the Vikings prepare for a big conference matchup versus Green Bay. The starting safety has been a major facet of Minnesota's defense so far this season, logging 79 tackles (51 solo) and nine passes defended, including two interceptions. If he is unable to suit up for Week 17, Jay Ward or Theo Jackson should get the start.
Smith (foot) likely has a short-term injury and is expected to return for the Vikings' Week 17 matchup with the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. The safety logged a DNP/LP/DNP practice week before missing Sunday's 27-24 win over the Seahawks. Smith has played on at least 75 percent of the defensive snaps in all 14 games he's suited up for this season. If the veteran can't return in time for the Green Bay matchup, Jay Ward and Theo Jackson are Minnesota's backup safeties.
Smith (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Smith was given the questionable tag for Sunday's game after logging a DNP/LP/DNP practice week due to a foot injury, and the veteran safety has not progressed enough in his recovery to play. Jay Ward and Theo Jackson are the top candidates to start at strong safety alongside free safety Camryn Bynum due to Smith's injury. Smith's next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Packers on Sunday, Dec. 29.
Smith is considered a "legit game-time decision" and will fully test his injured foot out about two hours before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff in Seattle, Jay Glazer reported on "Fox NFL Sunday." Smith is listed as questionable for the Week 16 contest. He was a limited participant in practice Friday, which gave Smith some hope of suiting up Sunday after he sat out Thursday's session entirely. Official word on the veteran safety's status will arrive when Minnesota posts its inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
Smith (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks. Smith appeared to be trending toward not playing in Sunday's affair after downgrading from a limited practice session Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday. However, he practiced in a limited capacity Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up in Week 16. If the veteran safety is unable to go Sunday, expect Jay Ward to start alongside Camryn Bynum in Minnesota's secondary.
Smith (foot) didn't practice Thursday. This is a step in the wrong direction for Smith, as he was a limited participant Wednesday. It's not clear when the veteran safety picked up the foot injury, though it's worth noting that he played a season-low 75 percent of the Vikings' defensive snaps this past Monday versus Chicago. In fact, Smith's defensive snap share has decreased three straight weeks after he was on the field for every one of Minnesota's defensive plays from Week 8 to Week 12.
Smith (foot) was limited in Wednesday's practice. It's a new injury for Smith, who hasn't been listed on the injury report since September. The veteran safety has started all 14 games this season but did play just 81 percent of the defensive snaps Monday night against the Bears, his lowest snap rate since Week 3. On the year, Smith has logged 79 tackles (51 solo), including three TFLs and 1.0 sacks, nine pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one fumble recovery.