Irv Smith Jr. Likely To Return Against Buccaneers
Irv Smith Jr. (back) is expected to return to the field against the Buccaneers. While the team expects Smith to be out there, albeit a bit limited, they've listed fellow tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) as doubtful for the contest. Smith, who has scored at least 10 PPR points in three games this year, will be a streaming option against a Buccaneers' defense that has allowed the 10th-most fantasy points per game to the position. Just beware, as Smith has been held under 50 receiving yards in six of eight games- he's very much a touchdown-or-bust play for those starting him in Week 14.
Source: Adam Schefter
Minnesota Vikings tight end Source: Adam Schefter
Irv Smith Sticking With Texans
Irv Smith to a one-year deal on Friday. Smith spent most of the 2024 season on the practice squad in Houston. He did end up playing five games with the Texans, but didn't contribute anything on offense. The 26-year-old is a former second-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings. Smith was never really able to live up to the hype or establish himself as a starter in the NFL. He figures to serve as a backup in Houston once again which probably won't amount to much or any fantasy value.
Source: Adam Schefter
The Houston Texans have re-signed tight end Source: Adam Schefter
Texans Sign Irv Smith To Practice Squad
Irv Smith and former starting center Scott Quessenberry to their practice squad on Tuesday following successful tryouts, according to league sources. Smith, a former second-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings out of Alabama, will give Houston more depth at the TE position behind Dalton Schultz, Brevin Jordan and rookie Cade Stover. He has 109 career receptions for 973 yards and 10 touchdowns in his career with the Vikings, Bengals and Chiefs, but injuries have really held him back from reaching his true ceiling. Texans center Juice Scruggs (groin), who missed the Week 2 win over the Bears on Sunday night, is on track to return this week against the Vikings, but Quessenberry will give the team more depth at the position. Quessenberry started for Houston two seasons ago when Justin Britt stepped away for personal reasons.
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
The Houston Texans signed free-agent tight end Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Texans Work Out Irv Smith
Irv Smith for a workout on Tuesday. Smith spent the offseason with the Kansas City Chiefs but was released after final roster cuts. Smith is a hyper-athletic tight end but has never put it all together in his career to enjoy sustained success. Should the Texans sign Smith, it would likely be to add depth to a tight end room that already includes Dalton Schultz and Brevin Jordan.
Source: Tom Pelissero
The Houston Texans hosted free-agent tight end Source: Tom Pelissero
Chiefs Release Irv Smith Jr.
Irv Smith Jr. on Tuesday as they continue to cut their roster down ahead of the 2024 regular season. Smith will now be looking for a new team with less than two weeks before Week 1 kicks off. The 26-year-old was taken 50th overall by the Minnesota Vikings in 2019 out of Alabama and has been a bust through his first four seasons, with last year coming with the Cincinnati Bengals. In his four NFL campaigns, Smith has caught 109 of his 152 targets for 973 yards and 10 touchdowns in 49 games played (21 starts). Injuries have gotten in the way, but he also just hasn't performed up to expectations. Behind All-Pro Travis Kelce, the Chiefs will head into the regular season with Noah Gray and rookie Jared Wiley providing them with depth at the position.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
The Kansas City Chiefs released former second-round tight end Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
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