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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ACTIVELatest Irv Smith news
Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
8/9/1998 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'2", 242 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 2; Pk (MIN)
Birthplace
New Orleans, LA, USA
Position
TE
College
Alabama
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Houston Texans
2024-Present
(1 season)
Kansas City Chiefs
2024-2024
(1 season)
Cincinnati Bengals
2023-2024
(1 season)
Minnesota Vikings
2019-2023
(4 seasons)
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.
Smith reverted to Houston's practice squad Monday. Smith was elevated for the second straight week as Cade Stover (Appendix) was out and Teagan Quitoriano (knee) is on injured reserve but once again failed to record any stats. Smith could be called up for the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Chiefs if Stover ends up being unable to play again.
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.
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.
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, but he'll remain firmly entrenched behind Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover.
Smith was elevated from the Texans' practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Jacksonville, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. 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.
Houston signed Smith to its practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. 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.
The Chiefs 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.
Smith has worked with Kansas City's first-team offense during camp and has been a pleasant surprise, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports. 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 is likely competing with Noah Gray and Jared Wiley for a depth role in the team's tight end room.