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Chiefs | Irv Smith officially under contract Thu Mar 14, 07:25 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent TE Irv Smith (Bengals) officially signed with the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, March 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but an earlier report stated it is a one-year contract worth $1.3 million.
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Chiefs | Irv Smith financials Tue Mar 12, 04:05 PM
Updating a previous report, impending free-agent TE Irv Smith (Bengals) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $1.3 million with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, March 12.
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Chiefs | Irv Smith finds new home in Kansas City Tue Mar 12, 12:55 PM
Impending free-agent TE Irv Smith (Bengals) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, March 12. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Bengals | Week 16 Cincinnati Bengals inactives Sat Dec 23, 03:01 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared OT D'Ante Smith, TE Irv Smith, WR Ja'Marr Chase, DT Travis Bell, LB Devin Harper, C Trey Hill and RB Chris Evans inactive for Week 16.
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Bengals | Two tight ends post two receptions each Sat Dec 16, 05:05 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mitchell Wilcox caught two passes for 20 yards against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15, while TE Irv Smith caught two passes for 18 yards during the game.
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Bengals | Irv Smith not a big factor Sun Nov 26, 04:39 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith caught two passes for eight yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12. He was targeted two times during the game.
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Bengals | Irv Smith not a big factor Sun Nov 12, 06:37 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith caught one pass for six yards against the Houston Texans in Week 10. He was targeted one time during the game.
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Bengals | Irv Smith scores first Cincy TD Mon Nov 6, 02:35 AM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith Jr. had three catches, 26 yards, and a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Nov. 5. He was targeted four times.
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Bengals | Irv Smith Jr. doesn't do much Sun Oct 29, 11:02 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith Jr. posted four receptions for 25 yards in Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers, while he also was credited with a lost fumble.
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Bengals | Irv Smith held to one catch Sun Oct 15, 05:30 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith caught one pass for five yards against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6. He was targeted two times during the game.
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Bengals | Irv Smith not on injury report Fri Oct 6, 04:21 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 5.
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Bengals | Week 5 injury report for Cincinnati Fri Oct 6, 03:29 PM
Cincinnati Bengals LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 5 versus the Arizona Cardinals. CB Chidobe Awuzie (back) and DE Trey Hendrickson (back) did not practice on Friday, Oct. 6, and are listed as questionable. TE Tee Higgins (ribs) was upgraded to limited practice on Friday and is listed as questionable. CB Cam Taylor-Britt (concussion) was upgraded to full practice on Friday but is also listed as questionable. OT Orlando Brown (groin) and TE Irv Smith (hamstring) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Higgins could play, and since his injury isn't to his legs, he probably won't be limited in his snap count if he goes. It's still a very limited Bengals passing game with Joe Burrow hobbled until we see otherwise, so Higgins isn't a must start. The game has a late start out in Arizona, so you might have to decide on Higgins before you know if he'll be active. |
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Bengals | Bengals' Thursday injury report Thu Oct 5, 05:29 PM
Cincinnati Bengals LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) and WR Tee Higgins (ribs) did not practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Oct. 5. Also, CB Chidobe Awuzie (back) and CB Cam Taylor-Britt (concussion) were limited and OT Orlando Brown (groin) and TE Irv Smith (hamstring) practiced in full.
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Bengals | Limited practice for Irv Smith Wed Oct 4, 06:05 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 4.
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Bengals | Week 4 Cincinnati Bengals inactives Sun Oct 1, 11:43 AM
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, TE Irv Smith, OT Jackson Carman, CB D.J. Ivey, C Trey Hill and LB Devin Harper inactive for Week 4.
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Bengals | Week 4 injury report for Cincinnati Fri Sep 29, 02:04 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Charlie Jones (thumb) and TE Irv Smith Jr. (hamstring) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans. LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) did not practice on Friday, Sept. 29, but is listed as questionable. CB Chidobe Awuzie (rest) also did not practice on Friday but is expected to play. QB Joe Burrow (calf) practiced in full on Friday and has been removed from the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Burrow being removed from the injury report creates some hope that his calf injury is improving despite him playing on it and admitting it had gotten worse earlier in the season. With the soft Titans pass defense up, Burrow might actually deserve a spot in your lineup this week. |
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Bengals | Irv Smith Jr. ruled out for Week 4 Fri Sep 29, 12:20 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith Jr. (hamstring) was ruled out on the final Week 4 injury report Friday, Sept. 26.
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Bengals | Irv Smith remains off field Thu Sep 28, 05:22 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 28.
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Bengals | Thursday's practice report for Cincinnati Thu Sep 28, 04:21 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Charlie Jones (thumb) and TE Irv Smith Jr. (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday, Sept. 28. LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) was limited. QB Joe Burrow (calf) practiced in full.
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Bengals | Irv Smith does not practice Wed Sep 27, 05:42 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 27.
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Bengals | Irv Smith to miss Week 3 Mon Sep 25, 07:15 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith (hamstring) has been declared inactive for the Week 3 game.
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Bengals | Week 3 Cincinnati Bengals inactives Mon Sep 25, 06:52 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared TE Irv Smith, OT Jackson Carman, WR Trenton Irwin, C Trey Hill, CB D.J. Ivey, DT Jay Tufele and RB Chris Evans inactive for Week 3.
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Bengals | Bengals' final Week 3 injury report Sat Sep 23, 02:46 PM
Cincinnati Bengals LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) did not practice on Saturday, Sept. 23, but has no designation for Week 3. In addition, TE Irv Smith (hamstring) was limited but is listed as doubtful, QB Joe Burrow (calf) was limited and is questionable, CB Chidobe Awuzie (rest) was limited but carries no designation and S Nick Scott (concussion), DE Joseph Ossai (ankle) and S Tycen Anderson (calf) practiced in full and have no statuses.
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Bengals | Cincinnati's practice report for Friday Fri Sep 22, 04:33 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (calf), LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) and TE Irv Smith Jr. (hamstring) were limited in practice on Friday, Sept. 22. S Nick Scott (concussion), DE Joseph Ossai (ankle) and S Tycen Anderson (calf) practiced in full.
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Bengals | Quiet day for Irv Smith Mon Sep 18, 01:31 AM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith Jr. managed just two catches for 10 yards against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Sept. 17. He was targeted four times.
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Bengals | Irv Smith Jr. doesn't do much Sun Sep 10, 04:20 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith Jr. was limited to three grabs for 17 yards on five targets in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns in his regular-season team debut.
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Bengals | Irv Smith fitting in Sat Jun 17, 04:12 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith has been 'really impressive' during OTAs, according to head coach Zac Taylor, and Taylor said Smith has already integrated himself into the offense.
| Footballguys view: Smith has always had natural talent, but he failed to put it all together with the Vikings. Earlier this offseason, Smith signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract. It's clearly a 'prove it' deal for a player who has only appeared in 21 games over the last three seasons. In this offense, and with his receiving ability, Smith has sleeper appeal - if he can stay healthy - this season. |
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Bengals | Irv Smith 'entrenched' as starter? Tue May 2, 12:37 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith 'looks entrenched as the starter' for 2023, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic wrote on Saturday, April 29.
| Footballguys view: So long as Smith stays healthy, that should be the case. Smith is a talented player who can attack the middle of the field with speed and athleticism, but he has yet to truly play up to his full potential in the pros (largely due to injury). Behind Smith, Drew Sample is there to back him up if/when injuries strike again. |
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Bengals | Irv Smith contract details Wed Apr 5, 02:41 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith's one-year deal is worth $1.75 million and includes a $400,000 signing bonus and $100,000 workout bonus.
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Bengals | Irv Smith lands with Bengals Tue Mar 28, 12:03 AM
Free-agent TE Irv Smith (Vikings) agreed to a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, March 27, per source. The financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Vikings | Irv Smith makes only catch count Sun Jan 15, 09:01 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith had one catch, a three-yard touchdown, in a 31-24 loss to the New York Giants in the Wild Card round.
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Vikings | Irv Smith posts three receptions Sun Jan 8, 07:47 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. posted three receptions for 14 yards on his three targets in Week 18 against the Chicago Bears.
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Vikings | Minnesota makes roster moves Sat Jan 7, 05:02 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. (ankle) and DE Jonathan Bullard (biceps) were activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Jan. 7. Also, LB Ryan Connelly and OL Kyle Hinton were elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.
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Vikings | Irv Smith expected to be activated from IR Sat Jan 7, 08:27 AM
The Minnesota Vikings are planning to activate TE Irv Smith (ankle) from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Jan. 7, so that he can be eligible to play in the team's Week 18 game versus the Chicago Bears.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings are working to make a deep postseason run, and Smith would be an interesting weapon to have at their disposal. They made a trade for TE T.J. Hockenson, and he's taken over at the position with great play. Upon his return, Smith is a reserve player behind Hockenson. |
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Vikings | Irv Smith designated to return Wed Dec 28, 02:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Dec. 28.
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Vikings | No surgery for Irv Smith yet Fri Nov 4, 08:03 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith (ankle) will not need surgery on his ankle at this time, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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Vikings | Irv Smith may need surgery Wed Nov 2, 03:42 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith (ankle) may need to undergo surgery on his high ankle sprain and is receiving a second option on the injury, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: Smith's high-ankle sprain is reportedly going to take two months to recover from. This is about twice as long as most injuries of that nature take to heal. That tells us Smith has an injury that may need surgery to properly repair. There's a reason why they went out and traded for TE T.J. Hockenson, and he'll be the lead tight end even if/when Smith comes back. |
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Vikings | Irv Smith put on injured reserve Tue Nov 1, 02:25 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Nov. 1.
| Footballguys view: Reports indicate Smith has a high-ankle sprain. While that at least takes a month to recover, there have been recent reports indicating Smith may need to miss twice as long. It's a severe injury, and that's one of the reasons why the Vikings made a trade for T.J. Hockenson on Tuesday. |
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Vikings | Irv Smith likely to miss least two months Tue Nov 1, 01:08 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith (ankle) is expected to be sidelined eight to 10 weeks with the high-ankle sprain he suffered in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: A high-ankle sprain is a devastating injury that just takes time to heal. This sounds like a pretty severe high-ankle sprain because most players with this have to miss around a month. Smith might miss twice that long. This is one of the reasons why the Vikings traded for T.J. Hockenson on Tuesday. |
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Vikings | High-ankle sprain for Irv Smith Mon Oct 31, 01:14 PM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith (ankle) was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain Monday, Oct. 31, and is expected to miss multiple games.
| Footballguys view: High-ankle sprains tend to take some time to get right, and they need about a month of rest. We'll see if Smith can be back before that, but he may avoid being put on Injured Reserve (which would cost him four games minimum). Johnny Mundt will get more work while Smith is out of action. |
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Vikings | Irv Smith to undergo MRI Sun Oct 30, 06:53 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith (ankle) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on an ankle injury he suffered during the Week 8 game, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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Vikings | Irv Smith Jr. finds the end zone Sun Oct 16, 05:29 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. posted four grabs for just seven yards on his four targets in Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins, but he was able to score a red-zone touchdown.
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Vikings | Irv Smith catches four passes Sun Oct 9, 04:48 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith caught four passes for 42 yards against the Chicago Bears in Week 5. He was targeted five times during the game.
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Vikings | Irv Smith quiet in Week 4 Sun Oct 2, 01:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith caught three passes for 23 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. He was targeted four times during the game.
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Vikings | Irv Smith Jr. targeted six times Sun Sep 25, 09:11 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. was targeted six times in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions, finishing with two grabs for 32 yards.
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Vikings | Irv Smith Jr. busy in Week 2 Tue Sep 20, 12:38 AM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. posted five receptions for 36 yards and a touchdown on eight targets in Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Vikings | Irv Smith's Week 1 role based on game plan Tue Sep 13, 01:20 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith will play 'a major role for us,' but his Week 1 usage was based on game plan and not health, according to comments made by head coach Kevin O'Connell.'Those guys all know how we operate. We're a game-to-game, week-to-week operation,' O'Connell said.
| Footballguys view: If you're thinking about shutting down Smith on your fantasy roster, perhaps this news item will reinforce that notion. Smith is coming back from injury, but the team felt others were the best way to attack the Packers. There will be weeks where Smith is a larger part of the game plan. When that will happen is the guessing game we are in right now. |
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Vikings | Irv Smith held without catch Sun Sep 11, 09:32 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith finished with zero catches on two targets in a 23-7 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 1.
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Vikings | Irv Smith 100 percent healthy Sat Sep 10, 03:15 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith (thumb) said his thumb is 100 percent healthy and he expects to have no issues catching the ball in Week 1.
| Footballguys view: Smith makes for an interesting player in the new Vikings' offense. They should be much more high-powered in the passing attack under new head coach Kevin O'Connell, and this system is set up for Smith to have great success. He didn't get much work with QB Kirk Cousins over the course of training camp and the preseason. We like Smith in the TE12-15 range, and he's got upside, against the Packers on Sunday. |
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Vikings | Irv Smith likely to play in opener Fri Sep 2, 01:13 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith (thumb) has been catching balls for 'several days' and is expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers after undergoing thumb surgery on Aug. 1.
| Footballguys view: Smith missed the install of the new offense this summer, but is still the best tight end on the team. He hasn't been to put it all together yet, but is worth a late pick in tight end premium leagues to see if he can start to blossom in a likely improved offense. |
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