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Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) watches from the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) watches from the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)Ann Heisenfelt/Associated Press

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

Adam Wells
Nov 28, 2015

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. 

Smith Active for Week 13

Sunday, Dec. 6

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

Latest on Smith's Practice Status

Thursday, Dec. 3

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

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.

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