Smith tallied seven tackles (five solo) and a forced fumble in Minnesota's loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had one of his strongest outings of the campaign despite the loss, as he forced a fumble for just the first time this season. The 36-year-old will look to build on this performance and keep producing when the Vikings take on the Bears in Week 11.

Smith notched nine tackles (eight solo) in Thursday's Week 8 loss to the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith finished as Minnesota's third-leading tackler Thursday. With nine stops, the veteran safety set a season-high mark. Smith logged an 82 percent defensive snap share and appears to be past the health issue that sidelined him for the first two games of the campaign.

Smith (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed the Vikings' first two games of the regular season while recovering from a personal health issue. The veteran safety was limited in practice all of last week, but he has done enough to be cleared to make his 2025 debut Sunday. Smith is expected to start alongside Josh Metellus at safety while Theo Jackson serves in a rotational role. Smith finished with 87 tackles (56 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 10 pass defenses (three interceptions) and a fumble recovery across 16 regular-season games in 2024.

Smith (illness) is expected to be available Sunday against the Bengals, barring a last-minute setback, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith, who has missed the Vikings' first two games, is listed as questionable for the contest after practicing in a limited fashion this week. Assuming he's active Sunday, the addition of Smith would provide his team's secondary with a boost while offering fantasy managers IDP utility, assuming no workload restrictions out of the gate. In 16 regular-season games in 2024, Smith recorded 87 tackles and three interceptions.

Smith (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has missed each of the Vikings' two games to begin the season and is questionable for the third one after a round of limited practices this week. It's unclear what kind of illness is ailing the veteran safety. If Smith is unable to play, Theo Jackson will likely make another start at safety.

Smith (illness) was a limited participant at the Vikings' practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been sidelined for the first two weeks of the season while dealing with an illness. The safety has now recorded a handful of limited practice sessions in a row, dating back to last week, and he'll have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's game against Cincinnati.

Smith (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will miss a second consecutive game while battling an illness that popped up in the week leading up to the Vikings' regular-season opener against the Bears. He gave himself a chance to suit up Sunday by logging limited practices this past week but has not been cleared to play, which puts Theo Jackson in line to start at safety alongside Josh Metellus for a second consecutive week. Smith's next chance to suit up is Week 3 against the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Smith (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith logged consecutive limited practice sessions to begin the Vikings' week of practice after missing the Week 1 win over the Bears due to an illness. The 14th-year safety remained productive in 2024, recording 87 total tackles and 10 passes defended, including three interceptions, over 16 regular-season contests. Smith's potential return Sunday could prove vital for a Minnesota secondary that could be without both Isaiah Rodgers (elbow) and Jeff Okudah (concussion). However, if Smith is unable to play in Week 2, expect Theo Jackson to start opposite Josh Metellus as part of the Vikings' top safety duo.

Smith (illness) was limited in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed the Vikings's Week 1 win over the Bears but appears to be progressing after a pair of limited practices to open the week. Theo Jackson would be in line to start if Smith is unable to play in Week 2 against Atlanta.

Smith (illness) was deemed limited in Wednesday's practice walkthrough.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed time during training camp due to a personal issue and then was reported to be dealing with an illness last week, though it's unclear if the two events are related. The Vikings have so far decided not to put the veteran safety on IR, so the expectation is that he'll be able to return by Week 4. Smith affirmed that belief Wednesday, saying that he expects to be back within a four-week window and describing his health issue as "physical," per Alec Lewis of The Athletic. With Smith sidelined Week 1, Theo Jackson started at safety and logged 100 percent of the Vikings' defensive snaps.