Smith was spotted on crutches and wearing a walking boot Friday after injuring his ankle during the first quarter of Thursday's loss to the Packers, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Despite suffering the injury early, Smith still played all 54 defensive snaps for the Vikings, as the training staff was able to stabilize the ankle by taping it up. With the ankle swelling up overnight, the team sent Smith for an MRI, but coach Mike Zimmer said nothing significant was found. While it's good news, and the Vikings have a couple extra days to prepare for Week 6, Smith will likely need to log at least a couple limited practices next week in order to suit up against the Lions.

Smith (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons. Smith is performing up to the par set during his stellar rookie campaign in 2012, with 15 tackles (12 solo), one sack, and one interception for a touchdown this year. Make sure the defensive back is in IDP lineups.

Smith (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta. Smith practiced fully Thursday and Friday, so his knee ailment evidently isn't much of an issue by now. He's a DB1 in most IDP formats.

Smith (knee) was a full participant in practice on Tuesday or Wednesday, the team's official web site reports. Smith was able to play last week and no injury was reported after the game, so this looks minor.

Smith was limited in Wednesday's practice with a knee injury, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Smith was able to play last week and no injury was reported after the game, so this is likely minor. However, watch his status in practice later this week.

Smith had two tackles, a sack and returned an interception for a touchdown in Sunday's win over St. Louis. Smith missed eight games due to turf toe injury last season but showed he's back to full speed and will be a disruptive force in head coach Mike Zimmer's defensive scheme.

Vikings activated FS Harrison Smith from injured reserve/designated to return. Smith has been cleared to return from his turf toe injury and is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Eagles. The Vikings' best defensive back, Smith will be an immediate upgrade for Minnesota's 30th ranked pass defense. LT Mike Remmers was waived in a corresponding move.

Vikings FS Harrison Smith (toe, short-term I.R.) is on track to return in Week 15. Smith missed the last two months with turf toe, but managed to avoid surgery and has already been cleared to practice. He'll rejoin the starting lineup next week, the first game he's eligible to return.

Vikings placed FS Harrison Smith (toe) on injured reserve/designated for return.

Sources tell USA Today that Vikings FS Harrison Smith (turf toe) may need surgery.