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Vikings hope TE Smith (thumb) is back for Week 1
Minnesota Vikings tight finish Irv Smith Jr. underwent thumb surgical procedure Tuesday and can miss a portion of coaching camp, coach Kevin O’Connell advised reporters.
At this level, the Vikings hope that Smith might be prepared in time for his or her Week 1 recreation towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
“We nonetheless really feel very strongly about our course of to get him again,” O’Connell mentioned, “and hopefully have him — barring any setbacks — out there for that opener.”
Smith missed all the 2021 season after having surgical procedure to restore meniscus harm in his proper knee. He participated Monday in his first full-pads observe in almost a yr, however departed halfway by the observe and didn’t return to drills.
The Vikings’ 2021 starter, Tyler Conklin, departed by way of free company and signed with the New York Jets. The Vikings signed former Los Angeles Rams tight finish Johnny Mundt to again up Smith.
Minnesota has 4 different tight ends on the roster: Ben Ellefson, Zach Davidson, Shaun Beyer and rookie Nick Muse.