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.

Smith (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Smith came under the weather earlier in the week and was given the doubtful tag despite logging back-to-back limited practices to end the week. He won't travel with the team to Chicago, and his next chance to suit up is Week 2 against the Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 14. Smith's absence opens the door for Theo Jackson and Jay Ward to start at safety alongside Josh Metellus in Monday's NFC North clash.

Smith (illness) is doubtful for Monday night's game against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was listed as a DNP on Thursday before getting in a limited practice Friday. He's clearly still under the weather, however, and the odds are against him playing in Monday night's Week 1 opener. Theo Jackson and Jay Ward would be in line for increased reps alongside Josh Metellus on the back end of Minnesota's defense.

Smith (illness) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was under the weather Thursday but has an extra day to get ready for Monday night's Week 1 opener against the Bears. The veteran safety is entering his 14th season in Minnesota and started 16 regular-season contests last season.

Smith did not participate in Thursday's practice due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Smith previously missed practices for personal reasons, but the veteran safety appears to be battling through an illness. His practice participation over the next two days will determine his availability for Monday's regular-season opener against Chicago. Theo Jackson and Jay Ward would be the top candidates to start at safety alongside Josh Metellus if Smith is not cleared to play.

Smith (personal) did not practice Wednesday, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said "the hope is we can ramp [Smith] up" through the week, a seeming indication that the starting safety could suit up Monday at home against the Bears, but he hasn't practiced since Aug. 11 due to what's been deemed a personal matter. Jay Ward and Theo Jackson will be candidates to handle expanded defensive snaps if Smith is unavailable Week 1.

Smith has been out since Aug. 11 while managing a personal matter and will be evaluated by the Vikings on a weekly basis, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith remains on Minnesota's active roster but it appears that he could be unavailable Week 1 against the Bears while managing a personal matter. He reworked his contract back in March to remain with the Vikings for the 2025 campaign.

Smith will stay with the Vikings after re-working his contract, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's new deal is worth about $11 million and will tie him to the Vikings for the 2025 campaign where he has spent the entirety of his 13-year career. He should continue to serve as one of the team's starting safeties after having tallied 87 tackles (56 solo), with 1.0 sacks, and an interceptions a season ago.