Former Alabama TE Irv Smith Jr. expected to have surgery, miss start of season per report
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Irv Smith Jr. will reportedly miss “at least” the start of the 2021 NFL season.
NFL Network’s Tom Tom Pelissero shared Sunday that the former Alabama tight end is expected to undergo surgery for a meniscus that will sideline him. Pelissero added that a timeline for Smith’s return is to be determined but he looks to be out for the start of the 2021 campaign.
Smith is entering his third season with the Minnesota Vikings. The second-round draft pick has played in 29 games (14 starts), recording 66 catches for 676 yards and 7 touchdowns.
#Vikings starting TE Irv Smith Jr. is expected to undergo surgery for a meniscus injury that will sideline him for at least the start of the regular season, per sources.
Exact timetable TBD for now, but Smith seemed poised for a breakout season and now it’s on hold.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 29, 2021
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