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Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Jul. 30, 2022 06:37 PM EDT
Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (84) speaks to the media during the NFL football team's training camp in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (84) speaks to the media during the NFL football team's training camp in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Jul. 27, 2022 02:56 PM EDT
Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (84) speaks to the media during the NFL football team's training camp in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (84) speaks to the media during the NFL football team's training camp in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Jul. 27, 2022 02:54 PM EDT