OLBs Coach Mike Smith Taking a Personal Leave of Absence

Minnesota Vikings outside linebackers coach and pass rush specialist Mike Smith is taking a personal leave of absence, per Alec Lewis.

Vikings OLB coach/pass rush specialist Mike Smith is taking a personal leave of absence. Mike Pettine will be filling role in meantime alongside Imarjaye Albury, who is highly respected inside the building.

— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) September 4, 2023 Smith joined head coach Kevin O’Connell’s staff in 2022, shortly after Mike Pettine was named assistant head coach. Mike has over 30 years of coaching experience, having previously coached for the Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets. Under Smith’s tutelage, OLBs Danielle Hunter and Za’Darius Smith had highly…