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Goes on IR The Vikings placed Smith (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Smith's move to IR became a foregone conclusion after Adam Schefter of ESPN reported earlier in the day that the 24-year-old will likely be sidelined for 8-to-10 weeks due to the high-ankle sprain he suffered in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. In response to Smith's upcoming absence, the Vikings acquired one of the NFL's better tight ends in T.J. Hockenson from the Lions, and Hockenson will likely remain atop the depth chart for the rest of the season so long as he's healthy. With that in mind, Smith doesn't look as though he'll be in line for a substantial role if he's able to make it back from IR during the final few weeks of the season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. Goes on IR, Could Miss 8-10 Weeks With Ankle Injury Another brutal injury blow for Smith, whose promising career has been held back by them.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Vikings acquire tight end TJ Hockenson in trade with Lions

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired tight end T

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Set to miss 8-to-10 weeks Smith is in line to miss 8-to-10 weeks as a result of the high-ankle sprain that he sustained during Sunday's win against the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact With such a lengthy recovery timeline, Smith inevitably will be placed on injured reserve by the Vikings, who replaced him by trading for T.J. Hockenson on Tuesday. The timing perhaps was fortuitous for the team, but Smith himself now will be hard-pressed to see action before the end of the regular season. While he is sidelined, Hockenson and Johnny Mundt will be Minnesota's tight ends for the foreseeable future, although the latter is primarily a blocker.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time with ankle sprain Smith is expected to miss multiple weeks after he was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain following his early exit from Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN...

Impact The Vikings made it apparent that they anticipated Smith would miss time, as the team acquired T.J. Hockenson from the divisional rival Lions on Tuesday. Hockenson should immediately step in as the Vikings' new No. 1 tight end beginning with this Sunday's game in Washington, and his superior production through his first three-plus seasons in the NFL suggests he'll retain that spot atop the depth chart even after Smith returns. Before suffering the ankle injury, the third-year player had been a serviceable secondary target in the Vikings' passing game, having turned in a 22-168-2 line through the first seven games. However, his injury and the addition of Hockenson means that Smith is a drop candidate in nearly every redraft league.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings seeing the benefit of leadership change in 6-1 start

Patrick Peterson and Jordan Hicks, two defensive starters for the Minnesota Vikings, didn’t hold back with teammates or reporters regarding the unceremonious endings to their tenur...

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Deemed week-to-week by HC Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Smith (ankle) looks "week-to-week," Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact This news isn't all that surprising given Smith is believed to have a high-ankle sprain, which normally sidelines players for multiple weeks. However, it's noteworthy because it's the first official indication that Smith is unlikely to play Sunday against the Commanders. The talented tight end still is awaiting MRI results, so the extent of the situation isn't known yet, but if Smith misses time, expect Johnny Mundt and Jacob Hollister to garner increased roles Week 9.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. Expected to Miss Time With High Ankle Sprain Could Smith’s injury impact the Vikings’ trade deadline plans?

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

High-ankle sprain feared The Vikings' initial belief is that Smith suffered a high-ankle sprain during Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cardinals, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith will undergo further testing including an MRI on Monday, but if a high-ankle sprain is confirmed, the tight end likely will be forced to miss time. Johnny Mundt and Jacob Hollister would stand to handle increased roles and hold down the tight end position if Smith indeed needs to sit out. Smith has logged three straight games with exactly four catches, which he translated into 28 receiving yards Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Injury Updates: Dalvin Tomlinson, Irv Smith Jr. Will Have MRIs Za’Darius Smith and Adam Thielen both got banged up but were able to remain in the game.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

To have MRI on ankle Coach Kevin O'Connell said Smith sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's 34-26 win versus the Cardinals and will undergo an MRI, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune rep...

Impact For the third game in a row, Smith hauled in exactly four passes en route to 28 yards, placing him fourth on the Vikings in terms of yardage Week 8. Having said that, he emerged from the contest with a health concern, with the upcoming evaluation potentially providing some clarity as to the extent of the injury.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Week 7 fantasy TE rankings for standard leagues The bye weeks took two key tight ends from us last week (Darren Waller, T.J. Hockenson), and this week, we're down at least three potential...

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Finds end zone in win Smith brought in all four targets for seven yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 24-16 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact The athletic tight end recorded his second consecutive four-catch tally, and although he produced his second-lowest yardage total of the season, he partly made up for it with a one-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter. The score was Smith's second of the season,, and after sitting out all of last season following knee surgery, the 24-year-old has has been encouragingly consistent while producing an 18-140-2 tally following a blanking in the opener.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cook's late touchdown ices Vikings 24-16 win over Dolphins

Dalvin Cook rushed for a 53-yard insurance touchdown in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the injury-riddled Miami Dolphins 24-16

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes four catches Smith caught four of five targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 29-22 win over the Bears.

Impact Smith trailed only starting wideouts Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen in targets, helping him post a season high in receiving yards. While that feat offers encouragement ahead of Week 6's matchup versus the Dolphins, Smith's overall stock remains relatively modest.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In Memory of a Mentor: Irv Smith, Jr., Reflects on Late Grandfather's Impact Minnesota Vikings Latest News

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Three receptions Sunday Smith had three receptions for 23 yards on four targets in Sunday's win over New Orleans in London.

Impact Smith again didn't get the start at tight end, but he got more snaps (43) on on offense than Johnny Mundt (20) and ran more routes (30-5). Despite Smith's meager production, he was third on the team in targets, which should bode well for better games ahead.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings hang on for 28-25 win over Saints in London

Greg Joseph kicked a 47-yard field goal with 24 seconds left and the Minnesota Vikings hung on for a 28-25 win over New Orleans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the Saints’ Wil Lu...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Hardened by injury-riddled seasons, Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. still aiming to break out Support from mother, family has kept Smith motivated as he dealt with injuries and now looks to make a difference for the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Only two catches in Week 3 Smith caught two of six targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Lions.

Impact Smith took a step back after breaking out with five catches and a touchdown Week 2 at Philadelphia. He also had another prominent drop after missing on a long potential touchdown pass that hit him in the hands in that game. Third receiver K.J. Osborn led the way with 73 yards and a touchdown against Detroit, and Smith's role likely will remain inconsistent moving forward in a Minnesota passing game with a lot of mouths to feed.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big loss by Vikings puts pressure on O'Connell to adjust

The Minnesota Vikings had all the answers in their well-rounded win over rival Green Bay to start coach Kevin O'Connell's first season

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Vikings Snap Counts vs. Eagles: Irv Smith Jr. Returns to TE1 Role Smith saw his snaps nearly double in this week’s game compared to his Week 1 usage.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Locker Room Sound: Irv Smith Jr. TE Irv Smith Jr. addressed the media following Monday's loss to the Eagles.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Locker Room Sound: Irv Smith Jr. | Vikings-Eagles Week 2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Cousins, Jefferson head Vikings' stumble in loss to Eagles

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and quarterback Kirk Cousins both had rough games in a 24-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

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Vikings acquire tight end TJ Hockenson in trade with Lions

Vikings seeing the benefit of leadership change in 6-1 start

Cook's late touchdown ices Vikings 24-16 win over Dolphins

Vikings hang on for 28-25 win over Saints in London

Big loss by Vikings puts pressure on O'Connell to adjust

Cousins, Jefferson head Vikings' stumble in loss to Eagles