Vikings RT Andre Smith Heads To IR, Will Have Triceps Surgery

Derrick Morgan #91 of the Tennessee Titans rushes the quarterback after his helmet is knocked off by Andre Smith #71 of the Minnesota Vikings at Nissan Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Vikings defeated the Titans 25-16.EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have lost another starting offensive lineman, with right tackle Andre Smith scheduled for surgery on his triceps muscle.

Coach Mike Zimmer said that Smith will have the procedure performed Tuesday on his right arm and be placed on injured reserve, likely ending his season.

Smith, who signed with the Vikings this year as a free agent, was hurt during the game last week and sat out Sunday against Houston.…