The Texans signed Smith to their active roster Friday.
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.
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Irv Smith: Reverts to practice squad
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Smith reverted to Houston's practice squad Monday.
Smith was elevated for the second straight week since Cade Stover (appendix) was out and Teagan Quitoriano (knee) remains on injured reserve, but he once again failed to record any stats. Smith could be called up for the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Chiefs if Stover remains sidelined.
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Texans' Irv Smith: Promoted from practice squad
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Smith has been elevated from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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.
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Irv Smith: Back to practice squad
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Smith reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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 offense, five on special teams) and did not show up on the box score 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.
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Texans' Irv Smith: Makes Texans debut
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Smith was not targeted over 17 snaps in Sunday's 23-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 13.
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 and one with the Bengals, but he'll remain firmly entrenched behind Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover.
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Irv Smith: Released by Kansas City
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Kansas City released Smith on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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.
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Chiefs' Irv Smith: Impressing at camp
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Smith has worked with Kansas City's first-team offense during camp and has been a pleasant surprise for the coaching staff, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Smith disappointed in 2023, as he wasn't able to take hold of the top spot on Cincinnati's depth chart at tight end and finished with just 18 catches for 115 yards and one touchdown across 12 games. He seems to be making a good first impression in Kansas City, as he's proving to be a reliable target in practices on the occasions he's filled in for Travis Kelce on the first-team offense. He's got a real chance to make the Chiefs' 53-man roster and is likely competing with Noah Gray and Jared Wiley for a depth role in the team's tight end room.
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Chiefs' Irv Smith: Joining Super Bowl champs
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Smith is in line to sign a one-year deal with Kansas City, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Smith was limited to 18 catches on 26 targets for 115 yards and one TD over 12 regular-season games with the Bengals last season, but the 2019 second-rounder does have some bounce-back potential as a pass-catcher. As long as top tight end Travis Kelce is healthy though, Smith doesn't have a path to steady target volume with Kansas City.
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Bengals' Irv Smith: Healthy scratch again
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Smith (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Smith's first season in Cincinnati has come to a close, and he was able to catch 18 of his 26 targets for 115 yards and one touchdown across 12 games. The Bengals are expected to roll with Tanner Hudson, Drew Sample and Mitchell Wilcox as their three tight ends in Week 18.
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Bengals' Irv Smith: Two catches against former team
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Smith recorded two catches for 18 yards on three targets in Saturday's 27-24 overtime win over the Vikings.
Playing against his former team for the first time, Smith came through with his sixth multi-catch outing of the season, though his overall stat line offered little reason for excitement. Smith saw fewer snaps (17) than both Drew Sample (40) and Tanner Hudson (25), while Mitchell Wilcox (17) tied him. Hudson remains the most interesting tight end of the group for fantasy purposes, but the Bengals' commitment to a four-headed timeshare at the position suppresses the upside of each player.
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Bengals' Irv Smith: Not targeted in win
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Smith failed to draw a single target in Sunday's 34-14 win over the Colts.
Smith played just eight of the Bengals 60 offensive snaps Sunday, behind fellow tight ends Drew Sample (40), Mitchell Wilcox (22) and Tanner Hudson (14). The veteran's 12 percent snap share was his lowest of the season, and he was held without a target for the second straight week. Smith remains far off the fantasy radar as the Bengals are set to host the Vikings in Week 15.
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Bengals' Irv Smith: Two grabs in loss
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Smith secured both of his targets for eight yards in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.
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.
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Bengals' Irv Smith: Quiet in loss
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Smith secured his only target for six yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Texans.
Smith's underwhelming performance came on a day in which fellow tight end Tanner Hudson saw a season-high seven targets in the contest. The 25-year-old Smith has been a disappointment for much of the 2023 campaign, totaling just 14 receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown over seven games. In addition, the veteran is splitting tight end snaps relatively evenly with Hudson and Drew Sample. Smith should remain difficult to trust for fantasy purposes when the Bengals visit the Ravens on Thursday.
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Bengals' Irv Smith: Loses fumble in win over Niners
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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.
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.
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Bengals' Irv Smith: Not targeted in win
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Smith failed to draw a single target in Sunday's 34-20 win over the Cardinals.
Smith was a complete non-factor Sunday despite playing 61 percent of the Bengals' offensive snaps. The veteran tight end missed Weeks 3 and 4 due to a hamstring injury, and he wasn't a part of Cincinnati's game plan in his return while star wideout Ja'Marr Chase earned 19 targets in the contest. In the three games he's played this season, Smith has totaled just five catches for 27 yards.
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Bengals' Irv Smith: Remains sidelined Thursday
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Smith (hamstring) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Smith was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, so the tight end's absence Thursday clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Titans. If Smith misses his second game in a row this weekend, Drew Sample and Mitchell Wilcox would once again be in line for added snaps as the Bengals' primary tight ends.
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Bengals' Irv Smith: Listed as non-participant Wednesday
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Smith (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Smith was inactive for the Bengals' Week 3 win over the Rams, and his listed non-participation to begin Week 4 prep clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Titans. If Smith remains out this weekend, Drew Sample and Mitchell Wilcox would once again absorb most of the snaps at tight end.
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Bengals' Irv Smith: Inactive versus Rams
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Smith (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Rams.
Smith was listed as doubtful for the game after logging limited practices Friday and Saturday, and he'll sit this one out, which should result in Drew Sample leading the Bengals' Week 3 TE corps, with Mitchell Wilcox and Tanner Hudson also on hand. Smith will target a potential return to action Sunday against the Titans.
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Bengals' Irv Smith: Limited with hamstring injury
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Smith (hamstring) was limited in Friday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Smith is a Friday addition to the injury report, which is rarely a good sign. He at least has an extra day to get ready, as the Bengals host the Rams Monday night. A 2019 second-round pick of the Vikings, Smith has five catches for 27 yards over his first two games with the Bengals. He's not a recommended fantasy starter.
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Bengals' Irv Smith: Another meager outing
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Smith was held to two catches for 10 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.
Smith came close to having a third catch but was eventually ruled to be out of bounds on what would have been a pretty nice third-down conversion in the first half. Smith doesn't have the volume to trust right now, and certainly Joe Burrow's setback with his calf injury raises even more concerns.
