Irv Smith Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Returning to Houston The Texans signed Smith to a one-year contract Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Smith hooked on with Houston's practice squad last September and ended up getting signed to the team's active roster in December. The veteran tight end played in five total regular-season games and didn't see a target on offense, though he did catch one pass for two yards in the Texans' playoff loss to Kansas City. Smith figures to again be buried on Houston's depth chart when the team's tight-end corps is healthy, though Brevin Jordan is recovering from a torn ACL and Cade Stover fractured his collarbone in the team's wild-card win against the Chargers in January.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

One catch in playoff loss Smith caught his lone target for two yards in Saturday's 23-14 divisional-round playoff loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Smith moved up the depth chart after Houston placed Cade Stover (collarbone) on injured reserve. Smith was a late-season addition to the active roster, as the Texans dealt with long-term and ephemeral injuries at the position, and was never targeted during the regular season. He enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Works as third tight end Smith went untargeted in lasts Saturday's 32-12 win over the Chargers in the wild-card round.

Impact Smith was on the active roster and worked as the third tight end as Teagan Quitoriano (calf) was held out of the opening round of the playoffs. The latter was designated to return last week and could replace Smith for this weekend's divisional-round matchup against Kansas City. After being released from the Chiefs' practice squad in September, Smith was scooped up by Houston and eventually elevated to its 53-man roster. He wasn't targeted over five regular-season appearances, and the 26-year-old will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Signs to active roster The Texans signed Smith to their active roster Friday.

Impact Smith, a 2019 second-round pick from Alabama, has already played in two games with the Texans this season, failing to record a stat across 48 total snaps (39 offensive and nine on special teams). He's expected to serve as Houston's No. 2 tight end in Saturday's matchup against the Chiefs, playing behind Dalton Schultz.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Smith reverted to Houston's practice squad Monday.

Impact Smith was elevated for the second straight week as Cade Stover (Appendix) was out and Teagan Quitoriano (knee) is on injured reserve but once again failed to record any stats. Smith could be called up for the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Chiefs if Stover ends up being unable to play again.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from practice squad Smith has been elevated from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact This is the second time Smith has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster, as he logged 22 snaps (17 on offense, five on special teams) in Week 13 against the Jaguars. Smith is expected to operate as Houston's No. 3 tight end in this Week 15 contest behind Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Smith reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Week 13 was the first time Smith was elevated to the Texans' active roster this season as he took over for Teagon Quitoriano (knee) as the No. 3 tight end behind Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover. Smith played 22 snaps (17 on offesne, five on special teams) and did not record a stat in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jaguars. The 2019 second-round pick is eligible to be elevated from Houston's practice squad two more times this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Texans debut Smith was not targeted over 17 snaps in Sunday's 23-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 13.

Impact Smith was elevated from the practice squad to take over for the injured Teagan Quitoriano (knee) as the third tight end. Smith experienced a modest level of success in three seasons with the Vikings, but he'll remain firmly entrenched behind Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets elevation for Week 13 Smith was elevated from the Texans' practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Jacksonville, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Smith's elevation will be his first of the campaign. The veteran tight end played for the Bengals last season, recording 18 catches for 115 yards and one touchdown over 12 regular-season games. Smith will work as Houston's No. 3 tight end Sunday following the placement of Teagan Quitoriano (knee) on IR on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Texans' practice squad Houston signed Smith to its practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Smith played in 12 games with Cincinnati in 2023, but he wasn't able to stick on a 53-man roster ahead of the 2024 season. Now he'll get a chance to make an impression with the Texans, but as long as Dalton Schultz and Brevin Jordan remain healthy, there won't be many snaps at tight end left over for anyone else.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Alabama Tight End Irv Smith Jr. Released by the Kansas City Chiefs With the NFL approaching its Tuesday afternoon roster cut deadline, former Crimson Tide tight end Irv Smith Jr.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Released by Kansas City The Chiefs released Smith on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The 2019 second-round pick was a healthy scratch for the Bengals by the end of last season and now finds himself unable to earn a spot on Kansas City's initial 53-man roster. Smith is only 26 years old but may struggle to stick around the league as anything more than a practice squad player.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Kansas City Kansas City released Smith on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Irv Smith Jr.'s Second Preseason Catch as a Chief Moves Chains Kansas City Chiefs tight end Irv Smith Jr.'s second preseason catch as a Chief moves chains.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Impressing at camp Smith has worked with Kansas City's first-team offense during camp and has been a pleasant surprise, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Smith disappointed in 2023, as many believed him to be the Bengals' top tight end, but the 25-year-old finished last season with just 18 catches for 115 yards and one touchdown across 12 games. It seems there's a different story in Kansas City, where Smith is working with the first-team offense and proving to be a reliable target. He's got a real chance to make the Chiefs' 53-man roster and could be competing with Noah Gray for the team's No. 2 tight end spot.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Irv Smith Jr. On Selling Point That Drew Him to Chiefs Similar to free agent acquisitions of the recent past, all it took was one part of the Chiefs to pique Irv Smith Jr.’s interest.

MARCH 15, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Irv Smith Jr. On Selling Point That Drew Him to Chiefs Similar to free agent acquisitions of the recent past, all it took was one part of the Chiefs to pique Irv Smith Jr.’s interest.

MARCH 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Irv Smith Jr. Confident in Fit With Travis Kelce and Noah Gray Kansas City’s latest tight end pickup is excited to learn from the best in Travis Kelce and help complement Noah Gray this coming season.

MARCH 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

MARCH 14, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Five Things to Know About New Chiefs TE Irv Smith Jr. The Chiefs signed Smith on Thursday

MARCH 14, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Irv Smith Jr. motivated to outdo dad's career Irv Smith Jr. hears the stories of his father’s seven-year NFL career. Both play(ed) the tight end position, but it’s a very different NFL t...

MARCH 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chiefs and tight end Irv Smith Jr. agree to a 1-year deal, AP source says

The Kansas City Chiefs and Irv Smith Jr. have agreed on a one-year deal, according to a person familiar with the deal

MARCH 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Former Alabama Standout Irv Smith Jr. Signing with Chiefs Former Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Irv Smith Jr. is joining the reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champions.

MARCH 12, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

NFL rumors: Chiefs reach an agreement with free agent TE Irv Smith Jr. Kansas City Chiefs reach an agreement with free agent TE Irv Smith Jr.

MARCH 12, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Chiefs Agree to One-Year Deal With TE Irv Smith Jr. On the second day of the legal tampering period, the Chiefs have reportedly agreed to terms with Irv Smith Jr. on a free agent contract.

MARCH 12, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Chiefs and tight end Irv Smith Jr. agree to a 1-year deal, AP source says