Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. will undergo knee surgery this week with team doctor Chris Larson after sustaining a meniscus injury during Friday's preseason finale in Kansas City, head coach Mike Zimmer said.
Smith's recovery timeline will be determined after the operation, according to Zimmer, who was asked whether Smith would be undergoing a meniscus trim — typically requiring a month or so recovery — or a full repair that could sideline him for six to eight months.
"I never heard the six to eight months thing," Zimmer said Monday. "We'll just see where he's at.