Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, a source said Monday.
Smith was scheduled to have an MRI on Monday, and more was expected to known then about how long he could be sidelined. Players who suffer high-ankle sprains often are out multiple weeks.
The only healthy Vikings tight end on the 53-man roster is Johnny Mundt, who has started six of the seven games this season. He caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins in the 34-26 win over the Cardinals, the first touchdown of his six-year NFL career.
Tight end Ben Ellefson is on injured reserve due a groin injury. He has missed three games, and must sit out at least one more.
The Vikings have a pair of tight ends on the practice squad in Jacob Hollister, a six-year veteran, and rookie Nick Muse. Hollister has been elevated to the active roster the past two games, and has one elevation left. He played one snap from scrimmage against the Cardinals.
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