Irv Smith Jr. was the source of much optimism entering last season, but the Vikings lost him due to injury. Now, there is renewed hope that he will be able to not only return to full health, but also assume a large role in the team’s offense. 

ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reports that the team is eyeing training camp as the point at which Smith resumes full training. He has already conducted some on-field work, albeit not at full speed, as he rehabs the knee injury he suffered during the Vikings’ final preseason game last year.