Harrison Smith's toe turf injury is not looking good, and the Vikings may have to face losing the best player in their secondary. Recent tests have shown Smith's injury is more serious than previously thought, and he has already been ruled out for the Vikings Monday night game against the Giants. According to Ian Rappaport of the NFL Network, the injury is serious enough that Smith may have to opt for surgery, and even if he does not he's likely to earn the IR/designated to return tag, meaning that he can return to the team if his injury heals but he will be out at least 8 weeks. This is extremely bad news for a Vikings' secondary that is among the worst in the league, and now their best young player may be unavailable to them for most of the rest of the season. Smith is the only secondary member to record an interception this year and has been one the Vikings most productive tacklers, so his loss will leave a huge hole in a defense that already can't seem to do much right. Andrew Sendejo will take over Smith's starting spot while he is out.
In other injury news, Desmond Bishop was officially placed on Injured Reserve today, ending his season and possibly his career, at least with the Vikings. In his place, the Vikings activated undrafted rookie receiver Rodney Smith to the 53 man roster. Smith will join his former Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder on the Vikings' active roster, even though Ponder has now been relegated to backup duties behind Josh Freeman, who will get the start Monday night against the Giants.
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