Vikings linebacker Za’Darius Smith indicated a possible departure from the team on Thursday after posting a “Thank You” message on social media. But, while Smith appears to be done in Minnesota, the star pass-rusher still reportedly remains in the organization’s plans going forward.
Smith, 30, recently informed the Vikings of his desire to be released, but the team has no plans to release him at this time, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The ongoing situation currently remains “unresolved,” Rapoport added.
Thursday’s report came on the heels of an apparent goodbye message from Smith to the Vikings and their fans, thanking them for their support during the third Pro Bowl season of his career. The 2022 campaign marked Smith’s first in Minnesota after he signed a three-year, $42 million deal last offseason following his release from the Packers.
