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Vikings' Harrison Smith Recovering From Personal Health Issue, Evaluated Weekly

The 36-year-old captain remains off injured reserve, highlighting thin safety depth in Brian Flores' scheme.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 09: Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on against the Houston Texans in the third quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Texans 20-10.
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Overview

  • An anonymous source told the Associated Press that Smith has missed roughly 2 to 2½ weeks of practice for a personal health matter and that the absence is not expected to be long term.
  • ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported Smith is expected to make a full recovery and will be checked weekly after last practicing on August 11.
  • Minnesota kept Smith off injured reserve on the initial 53-man roster, and the regular season opener is scheduled for September 8 at Chicago.
  • With Camryn Bynum departing in free agency to the Colts, the Vikings are leaning on Josh Metellus and Theo Jackson, with Jay Ward as the next option if Smith is unavailable.
  • Smith enters his 14th season as a six-time Pro Bowler and the NFL's oldest active defensive back, having missed only seven games over the past eight years after reworking his contract this offseason.