Smith finished the 2024 season with 87 tackles (56 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 10 pass breakups, including three interceptions, and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season contests. The 29th overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, Smith has played all 13 seasons with the Vikings and has started 191 games for the franchise. He's now scheduled to be a free agent in March after logging at least 80 tackles for the 10th time in his career. Smith's 10 pass breakups also matched the third-most of his distinguished career. Smith turns 36 years old in February, and Minnesota has a long list of free agents on the defensive side of the ball, including fellow starting safety Camryn Bynum, cornerback Byron Murphy and breakout edge rusher Pat Jones.
Smith (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Smith played through a foot injury during the Vikings' Week 17 win over the Packers, and his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he should be good to go for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lions. Smith has logged 53 tackles (34 solo), five pass defenses (including one interception) and one fumble recovery over his last 10 games.
Smith (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Smith was unable to play in Week 16 against the Seahawks due to a foot injury, but he was able to play through the issue against the Packers this past Sunday, during which he logged four tackles (two solo) while playing all 57 defensive snaps. Smith should be able to play in the Vikings' regular-season finale against the Lions on Sunday night unless he suffers a setback at practice over the next two days.
Smith (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports. Smith missed last Sunday's win over the Seahawks, but he practiced in full to close out this week and is ready to return to the field following the one-game absence. Smith has 79 tackles (51 solo), including three TFLs and 1.0 sacks, nine pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one fumble recovery across 14 games this season.
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.