Smith was evaluated for a concussion in the fourth quarter of Monday's 24-7 loss to the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Smith went to the locker room late in the game, and the results of the evaluation weren't made clear before the end of the fourth quarter. The veteran safety had a game-high 13 tackles before exiting. A clearer picture of Smith's status for Minnesota's Week 3 game against the Lions should emerge once the Vikings resume practicing.

Smith totaled seven tackles (five solo), an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith picked up where he left off after racking up a career-high 114 tackles last season. The Vikings' first-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft remains a key cog in their defense at age 33.

Smith tallied 114 tackles (83 solo), seven pass deflections, three sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in 15 appearances during the 2021 campaign.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed two games while on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he played every defensive snap in the 15 games for which he was active. He topped 100 tackles for the first time in his career and tied his career high with three sacks, a mark he's reached three times. The soon-to-be 33-year-old signed a four-year extension before the 2021 season, so he's expected to have a similar role next year.

Smith (foot/shoulder) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Smith didn't practice Wednesday due to the injuries, but his absence was presumably a precautionary measure since he had no limitations Thursday. Barring a setback, the 32-year-old will be good to go for Sunday's game at Green Bay.

Smith (foot/shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith previously hadn't been dealing with an injury but is suddenly battling two. The starting safety's status will be worth monitoring throughout the week, as Smith sitting out would turn Sunday's game into an even more favorable matchup for Aaron Rodgers and the prolific Packers passing attack.

Smith had five tackles (four solo), a sack, a tackle for loss and a pass defensed in Thursday's 36-28 win over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's well-rounded stat line included his third sack of the season, and the veteran safety has now tied his career high in that category, having previously totaled three sacks in 2014 and 2018. He's also up to 83 tackles, surpassing 80 for the fourth consecutive campaign.

Smith had four solo tackles and one sack during Sunday's 34-31 win over the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith notched his lowest tackle total of the season versus Green Bay, but he nonetheless rewarded fantasy managers with his second sack of the year. The veteran safety missed Weeks 9 and 10 due to COVID-19 protocols, but in games he's suited up for, he hasn't missed a single defensive snap.

The Vikings activated Smith off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Smith has been cleared to return to the team's facility Wednesday. The Notre Dame product has missed the last two contests due to COVID-19 protocols, but it appears he will be available against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

Smith (illness) is close to returning from the reserve/COVID-19 list and is expected to be back with the team Wednesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming Smith is cleared to return to the team's facility Wednesday, he should have enough time to prepare and eventually take the field for Sunday's Week 11 matchup against Green Bay. The Notre Dame product has missed the last two contests while on the COVID-19 list.

Smith, who is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, will miss Sunday's game against the Chargers, head coach Mike Zimmer told the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed Sunday's game at Baltmore after being placed on the COVID-19 list. Unvaccinated players who test positive must be out a minimum of 10 days, which will cause him to miss two games. Cam Bynum started at safety in placed of Smith and had 12 tackles and an interception.