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Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. Will Reportedly Miss Start Of Season After Surgery
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports Smith will undergo surgery for a meniscus injury, and the exact timetable for his return is "TBD."
August 30, 2021
Irv Smith Jr., who was set to take over as the Minnesota Vikings’ No. 1 tight end after Kyle Rudolph’s departure, reportedly needs a surgery that will cause him to miss the start of the season.
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NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports Smith will undergo surgery for a meniscus injury, and the exact timetable for his return is “TBD.”
Last season, Smith caught 30 passes for 365 yards and 5 touchdowns as the No. 2 tight end behind Rudolph. The Vikings released Rudolph in March, and he’s found a new home with the New York Giants.
Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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