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The Houston Texans re-signed veteran tight end Irv Smith Jr. on Monday. Terms were not disclosed. Smith, 26, signed with Houston last September and appeared in five games with one start.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 18, 2025

Report: Former Bengals Tight End Irv Smith Jr. Inks New NFL Deal

A former Bengals tight end signed a new deal with the Houston Texans this week. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the one-year deal for Irv Smith Jr. on Friday.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 20, 2024

Former Bengals Tight End Irv Smith Jr. Signs With Houston Texans Active Roster

Former Bengals tight end Irv Smith Jr. signed with the Texans active roster on Saturday. Smith had been on Houston's practice squad. The veteran spent the 2023 season in Cincinnati, catching 18 passes for 115 yards and one touchdown.

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 20, 2024

Texans Promote TE Irv Smith Jr. From Practice Squad

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are signing TE Irv Smith Jr. from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 16. Smith, 26, is a former second-round pick of the Vikings back in 2019.

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 30, 2024

Texans Elevate Two Including TE Irv Smith Jr.

The Houston Texans announced they have elevated TE Irv Smith Jr. and WR Jared Wayne. Smith, 26, is a former second-round pick of the Vikings back in 2019.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 27, 2024

Former Bengals Tight End Irv Smith Jr. Released by Chiefs

The Chiefs are releasing tight end Irv Smith Jr. according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The veteran played for the Bengals last season, hauling in 18 receptions for 115 yards and one touchdown after signing a one-year deal with Cincinnati in free agency.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / August 19, 2024

Irv Smith Jr. faces total uncertainty when it comes to Chiefs future

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NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 15, 2024

Irv Smith Jr. On Selling Point That Drew Him to Chiefs

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 12, 2024

What Kansas City Chiefs' move to sign TE Irv Smith Jr. in NFL free agency might signal about the future

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to sign their first outside free agent, snagging former Alabama TE Irv Smith Jr. from the Cincinnati Bengals on a one-year deal. This isn't exactly the type of move that will blow Chiefs Kingdom away, as Smith Jr.

NFL News / Full Press Coverage / March 12, 2024

Chiefs Add Tight End Irv Smith Jr.

The Kansas City Chiefs have made their first outside free agent addition of the 2024 NFL offseason. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, tight end Irv Smith Jr.

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Former Bengals tight end Irv Smith Jr. to sign one-year deal with Kansas City

Former Cincinnati Bengals tight end Irv Smith Jr. is signing a one-year deal out of free agency with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter.

NFL News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 12, 2024

Report: Former Alabama Standout Irv Smith Jr. Signing with Chiefs

Former Alabama standout tight end Irv Smith Jr. is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. "Bengals free-agent tight end Irv Smith Jr.

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NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 12, 2024

Chiefs Agree to One-Year Deal With TE Irv Smith Jr.

Through the first 24 hours of the NFL's free agency legal tampering period, the Kansas City Chiefs, activity was relatively minimal. In hour No. 25, however, general manager Brett Veach is setting up an addition to add some depth to Andy Reid's offense.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12, 2024

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Bengals' new TE shares expectations for 2023

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T.J. Hockenson trade likely signals end of Irv Smith Jr.’s Vikings tenure

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 2, 2022

Vikings TE Irv Smith has thumb surgery, may be ready for Week 1 vs. Packers

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Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. likely out for season after meniscus surgery

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