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No practice reps Wednesday Smith-Marsette (toe) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Since getting four offensive snaps in the season opener, Smith-Marsette has been contained to exclusively special teams, with his 20.8 yards per kickoff return ranking 16th in the NFL. Otherwise, he's waiting for his first NFL target, which may be in the distant future due to his bout with a toe injury.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains toe injury Smith-Marsette suffered a toe injury during Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Smith-Marsette still is seeking his first career catch, but before he departed Sunday he returned two kicks for 40 yards. Ameer Abdullah subbed in for Smith-Marsette on the first kickoff of the second half.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited use on offense Smith-Marsette did not have a target or carry, but played four snaps on offense in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. He had one kick return for 21 yards.

Impact Smith-Marsette begins the season as the primary kick returner and No. 5 wide receiver. He'll have limited usage on offense unless there are injuries in the receiver corps.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Locks up return gig Smith-Marsette is slated to operate as Minnesota's top return man after the team's decision to release Ameer Abdullah, Arif Hasan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith-Marsette has been explosive while fielding both kicks and punts through the preseason, and the Vikings are hoping the rookie fifth-round pick can maintain his momentum into the regular season. If Smith-Marsette can continue to progress in his development, he could also earn designed opportunities as a field-stretcher on offense.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Catches all three looks Smith-Marsette caught all three of his targets for 43 yards and rushed once for eight yards in Friday night's 28-25 preseason loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Smith-Marsette also fielded kicks, gaining 76 yards from his three kickoff returns. Although the rookie featured with Minnesota's first-team offense, none of his receptions came from starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. Nonetheless, in tying for the lead in catches and placing second on the Vikings in receiving yards, Smith-Marsette again put forth a good effort as he aims to earn snaps behind Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. Despite the fact his team hasn't incorporated three wideouts much in recent years, it'll be interesting to see how Smith-Marsette is utilized in his first season, which starts with a Week 1 matchup versus the Bengals.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Early returns: Rookie Smith-Marsette gives Vikings a spark

Rookie Ihmir Smith-Marsette has given the Minnesota Vikings a spark on special teams

AUGUST 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Shows spark in return game Smith-Marsette had a 41-yard kickoff return and a 17-yard punt return in Saturday's preseason loss to Indianapolis.

Impact Smith-Marsette didn't do much on offense, as didn't have a reception on two targets. However, he'll need to make the roster as a returner, and he showed a spark in the loss. Smith-Marsette was a fifth-round selection and could make the team as a special teams contributor and depth receiver.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Does little with opportunity Smith-Marsette recorded two receptions on six targets for 12 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Broncos.

Impact Smith-Marsette was on the field throughout the game. He led the team with six targets and also served as the kick returner. However, he didn't do much with his opportunity, failing to convert many of his targets into receptions and doing little with the catches he did make. Smith-Marsette was a fifth-round selection and could make the team as a special teams contributor and depth receiver.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Petras grows as leader entering 2nd year as Hawkeyes starter

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras has made his biggest stries as a leader entering his second year as the starter

AUGUST 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Jake Browning, Rashod Hill: 10 Vikings to watch in preseason opener It doesn’t sound like the Vikings’ veteran starters will play too much, so it will be a big game for players on the roster bubble.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Xs & Os: Ihmir Smith-Marsette Brings 'Top-End Speed,' Operates Great in Space Minnesota Vikings Latest News

JULY 20, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Film Room: Can WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette Make An Immediate Impact This Season? Former Vikings players and coach Pete Bercich heads back into the film room to look at WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette, a 5th round pick out of Iowa...

JULY 20, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Why former Vikings LB Ben Leber thinks Kene Nwangwu and Ihmir Smith-Marsette are similar Here is what former Vikings LB Ben Leber thinks of the two rookies.

JULY 7, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

'Sweet Feet' Tracy takes leadership role with Iowa receivers

Tyrone Tracy Jr. wants to establish himself as the leader of Iowa's young receiving corps

JUNE 23, 2021 • Associated Press