7 tight ends Vikings could target with Irv Smith Jr. injured

The news regarding Irv Smith Jr. isn’t great, but there are options out there at tight end for the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings got dealt a rough blow at the end of the win over the Arizona Cardinals 34-26 on Sunday when Irv Smith Jr. injured his ankle on the final offensive possession of the game.

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With word that he likely has a high ankle sprain, that means he could be out for upwards of six weeks.

With that in mind, the Vikings will need to look outside the organization for depth at tight end because Ben Ellefson is on injured reserve. Here are seven tight ends the Vikings could target at the trade deadline and in free agency.