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Report: Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr.’s Season ‘Likely Over’ After Knee Surgery

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith, Jr.’s season is reportedly likely over after he underwent surgery on his knee.

ESPN’s Adam Shefter reported that Smith Jr. had surgery to repair his meniscus Wednesday morning. Shefter says sources tell him that it’ll likely end Smith Jr.’s season with a recovery timetable estimated at four to five months.

Vikings’ TE Irv Smith underwent surgery to repair his meniscus this morning. With a 4-5 month recovery timetable, it is most likely to end his season, per sources.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 1, 2021

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