Former Alabama TE Irv Smith Jr. suffers injury; Vikings make big trade for replacement
By Ethan Stone
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Former Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. is expected to miss “multiple weeks” for the Minnesota Vikings following a high-ankle sprain suffered Sunday vs. the Cardinals.
In response, the Vikings traded a few picks to the Lions for tight end T.J. Hockenson while Smith recovers. Minnesota, sitting at 6-1 on the year, is proving that it is legitimately contending for a Super Bowl this season with this move.
Vikings’ TE Irv Smith Jr. suffered a high ankle-sprain on Sunday vs. Cardinals and is expected to miss multiple weeks. So Minnesota now lands TE T.J. Hockenson.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2022
Smith was solid for the Vikings this season before his injury. He totaled 2 receptions for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns in 6 games.
The Vikings should be just fine with Hockenson in relief though. As for why the Lions would trade one of their better offensive players? That remains to be seen.
Ethan Stone is a Saturday Down South News Editor and an advocate for the return of the Seattle Supersonics.
