Overview

• The team said Smith is out for Week 1 and will not travel to Chicago for Monday Night Football.
• Minnesota plans to cover the safety workload with Theo Jackson, Jay Ward and Josh Metellus.
• Smith practiced in a limited capacity on September 6 for the first time since August 11 before being downgraded from doubtful to out.
• Kevin O’Connell is managing a gradual return, and outside reporting indicates expectations of a full recovery after more practice and conditioning.
• Left tackle Christian Darrisaw remains questionable, while running back Zavier Scott and defensive tackle Elijah Williams have been ruled out.