Former Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. has been placed on the Minnesota Vikings‘ injured reserve. Smith Jr. suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. He is expected to miss up to 10 weeks as a result of the injury.
The Vikings have utilized Smith Jr. as both a blocker as well as a pass-catcher. The fourth-year tight end has 88 career receptions for 844 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
Unfortunately, he might miss the rest of the season. However, there is a slight possibility that he could return at some point in the playoffs.
Vikings officially placed TE Irv Smith Jr. on injured reserve. He is expected to be out 8-10 weeks.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2022
Roll Tide Wire will continue to monitor Smith Jr.’s injury status as well as other former Alabama players in the NFL.
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