Irv Smith - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Released by Kansas City Kansas City 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 • ROTOWIRE

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

AUGUST 27 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

MARCH 14 • SUNHERALD.COM

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

MARCH 14 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • STAR-TELEGRAM.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 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Two grabs in loss Smith secured both of his targets for eight yards in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Smith played just 16 offensive snaps Sunday, his lowest total of the season. The veteran tight end finds himself splitting snaps with Tanner Hudson, Drew Sample and Mitchell Wilcox, so his opportunities to produce on offense are limited. Hudson appears to have emerged as the preferred pass catcher of the bunch, as he earned 21 targets over the past four games. Smith can safely be left out of fantasy lineups when the Bengals visit the Jaguars in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Burrow's 7-yard TD loft dots Irv Smith Jr. for high-point catch Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's 7-yard touchdown loft dots Bengals tight end Irv Smith Jr. for a high-point catch.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • NFL.COM

Loses fumble in win over Niners Smith had four catches for 25 yards in Sunday's over the Niners, but lost a fumble just before halftime that cost the Bengals a chance to go up two scores.

Impact It was thought before the season that Smith could provide a reasonable facsimile of what Hayden Hurst did for the Bengals, but so far he's come up short of that. The four catches and the 25 yards were season highs for Smith.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses fumble in win over Niners Smith had four catches for 25 yards in Sunday's over the Niners, but he lost a fumble just before halftime that cost the Bengals a chance to go up two scores.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clelin Ferrell sparks 49ers' red-zone takeaway vs. Irv Smith Jr. San Francisco 49ers defensive end Clelin Ferrell ends a potential Cincinnati Bengals scoring threat by recovering a fumble by tight end Irv...

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • NFL.COM

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