Smith did not practice in Thursday's practice due to a hip injury.

EDGE Analysis

Smith practiced without restrictions Wednesday, but the 2012 first-round pick is nursing a groin injury that kept him off the field Thursday. His status for Week 2 against the 49ers should be more clear once Friday's injury report is released. Smith registered seven tackles (three solo) and one interception in the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Giants.

Smith notched seven tackles (three solo) and an interception in Sunday's 28-6 win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Smith kicked off his 13th season in Minnesota with his first interception since the 2022 season. Despite being in the later stages of his career, the 35-year-old continues to be productive on the field and had one of his best statistical seasons in 2023. He'll work to keep up the production in Week 2 against the 49ers.

Minnesota is restructuring Smith's contract, putting him in line to return for his 13th NFL season, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith turned 35 in February, but he'll apparently be coming back for at least one more campaign anyways. Provided his playing time isn't cut drastically, he could be a candidate to return fringe IDP value in 2024.

Smith recorded 93 tackles (60 solo) and three sacks, passes defended and forced fumbles during the 2023 campaign.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was once again productive in his 12th NFL season, all with the Vikings. His three sacks matched his career best, while his three forced fumbles also equaled his career-high mark from 2019. Smith will turn 35 in February but remains under contract for two more seasons.

Smith (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at Detroit, Matthew Coller of PurpleInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite unexpectedly popping up on the Vikings' injury report during the week, Smith will be available in Week 18. He's 10 total tackles Sunday away from the second 100-tackle season of his career.

Smith (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith unexpectedly popped up on the Vikings' injury report Wednesday with a shoulder injury, and now he's hobbled at their first practice of the new week. He'll likely have to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Smith (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when Smith picked up the shoulder issue, but that he practiced Wednesday indicates that it's probably not serious. If he can upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday, he'll likely avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Smith had five tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

It's the third straight game Smith has registered five total tackles. He played 65 snaps on defense Sunday, but he didn't play every single defensive snap for the first time since Week 3 against the Chargers. The 2012 first-round pick out of Notre Dame has 90 tackles (57 solo), including 3.0 sacks, two passes defended and three forced fumbles in 16 games this season.

Smith registered six tackles (five solo) in Minnesota's 24-10 win against the Packers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith finished fifth on the team in tackles en route to holding Jordan Love and the rest of Green Bay's offense to just 10 points. The 2012 first-round pick has now recorded 55 tackles (34 solo) this season and has logged six or more in all but two games.

Smith recorded 10 tackles (seven tackles) in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was able to log double-digit takedowns for the second straight game. The strong safety is now up to 38 tackles, including three sacks, while also forcing two fumbles over the first five contests of the season.