Smith announced his retirement on Wednesday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith played in his first game Saturday since missing last season due to heart surgery, but left the preseason contest due to a concussion. He was competing with Nick Vigil for the starting weak-side linebacker role.

Smith left Saturday's preseason loss to Denver due to a concussion, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was playing in his first game since missing last season due to heart surgery. He's competing with Nick Vigil for the starting weak-side linebacker role.

Smith (chest) participated in Monday's practice, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is nine months removed from undergoing an open heart procedure, which kept him sidelined for the entire 2020 season. It's certainly encouraging to see the third-year player, who notched eight tackles as a rookie in 2019, back at practice.

Mike Zimmer said Tuesday that Smith's heart surgery was successful, Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmer said Smith is in "good shape." The 2019 fifth-round pick, who played a depth role across five games as a rookie, will set his sights on getting healthy for 2021.

Smith (chest) cleared waivers and was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had open-heart surgery to repair a bicuspid aortic valve, so it's unsurprising that he'll be shut down for the year. The 2019 fifth-round pick played in five games in his rookie year, and he'll set his sights on getting healthy for the time being.

The Vikings waived Smith (chest) on Monday with a non-football illness designation.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was dealt unfortunate news over the weekend when doctors told him he needed open heart surgery to repair a bicuspid aortic valve. Per Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Smith is expected to clear waivers and revert to the reserve/non-football illness list for the Vikings. The procedure on his heart is expected to allow Smith to play again once he recovers and gains clearance, but it's unclear when he'll return to the field.

Smith (illness) announced he'll miss the 2020 season due to a heart condition, Eric Smith of the Vikings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

A 2019 fifth-round pick of the Vikings, Smith opened training camp on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus. While undergoing screening, it was discovered that he requires open heart surgery to repair a bicuspid aortic valve. The procedure is expected to allow Smith to play again once he recovers and gains clearance, but his second pro campaign will be spent healing instead of on the field.

Smith was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mainly a depth linebacker for the Vikings last season, Smith will be subject to numerous tests depending on what part of the protocol he falls under. The reserve/COVID-19 listing is designated both for players who've tested positive or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

Smith signed with the Vikings on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Vikings selected Smith in the fifth round of April's draft, but he's spent most of his time on the team's practice squad. Smith has played in two games this season, and he's mainly worked on special teams.

Smith was waived by the Vikings on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was promoted from Minnesota's practice squad Oct. 12 and appeared in two games, primarily playing special teams. The 2019 fifth-round pick could rejoin the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.