Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. underwent thumb surgery Tuesday and will miss a portion of training camp, coach Kevin O’Connell said, adding that he’s optimistic the veteran will be available for the season opener.
Buffalo safety Jordan Poyer hyperextended his elbow during the Bills’ training camp practice Tuesday and will miss “a few weeks,” a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, but the team does expect him to be available for the season opener Sept. 8.