Harrison Smith Injury: Updates on Vikings Safety's Knee and Return

Already facing questions in the secondary, the Minnesota Vikings were without safety Harrison Smith in Week 12 because of a knee injury. However, he's ready to return.

Continue for updates. 

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Smith Active for Week 13

Sunday, Dec. 6

The Vikings announced that Smith is available against the Seattle Seahawks.

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Latest on Smith's Practice Status

Thursday, Dec. 3

The Vikings announced Smith was a limited participant in today's session. 

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Smith Crucial to Vikings Defense

A first-round pick in 2012, Smith has steadily increased his performance to become one of the NFL's best safeties. 

Pro Football Focus ranked him as the second-best safety as well as the 49th-best player regardless of position last season, citing his ability against the run as a big reason for his success. 

Smith hasn't been prolific in pass coverage this season, with just two passes defensed and one interception, but his stabilizing presence does provide insurance for a Vikings secondary with Newman and Xavier Rhodes as the two starting cornerbacks.