MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — 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.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports Smith will undergo surgery for a meniscus injury, and the exact timetable for his return is “TBD.”
#Vikings starting TE Irv Smith Jr. is expected to undergo surgery for a meniscus injury that will sideline him for at least the start of the regular season, per sources.