Irv
Smith Jr. (#81)

TE - Cincinnati Bengals

Age 25
Exp 5th Season
HT/WT 6'2" / 240 LBS
Bye 7
Rank
ADP
FPTS
TIER
2023 Week 3 Projections
Updated: Sunday, September 24, 2023 3:22 PM
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Updated: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 2:16 PM
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2023 Stats
GAME RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
Week OPP REC TGT CAT% Y/C YDS LG TD ATT YDS Y/A LG TD TOT LOST
1 @CLE 3 5 60.0 5.7 17 8 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2 BAL 2 4 50.0 5.0 10 6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career Stats
SEASON RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
YEAR GP REC TGT CAT% Y/C YDS LG TD ATT YDS Y/A LG TD TOT LOST
2019 16 36 47 76.6 8.6 311 29 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
2020 13 30 43 69.8 12.2 365 36 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2022 8 25 36 69.4 7.3 182 17 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
2023 2 5 9 55.6 5.4 27 8 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
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Irv Smith Jr. - Doubtful for Monday

Smith (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Monday's contest against the Rams.

Irv Smith Jr. - Limited with hamstring injury

Smith (hamstring) was limited in Friday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Irv Smith Jr. - Another meager outing

Smith was held to two catches for 10 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.

Irv Smith Jr. - Paltry Bengals debut

Smith had three catches for 17 yards on five targets in Sunday's loss to the Browns.

Irv Smith Jr. - Slated to assume key role

Coach Zac Taylor indicated Monday that he believes Smith can move into the pass-catching tight end role previously handled by Hayden Hurst, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports. "Yeah, we think he can come in and play that role for us," Taylor noted of Smith. "There's always competition in that room, but that's the vision that we have for Irv to come in there and fill that role that Hayden had for us."

Irv Smith Jr. - Latches on with Bengals

Smith signed a one-year contract with Cincinnati on Monday, Peter Schrager of Fox Sports reports.

Irv Smith Jr. - Set to hit free agency

Over eight regular-season games, Smith recorded 25 receptions (on 36 targets) for 182 yards and two touchdowns in 2022.

Irv Smith Jr. - Three catches in return from injury

Smith gathered in all three targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 29-13 win over Chicago.

Irv Smith Jr. - Comes off IR

Smith (ankle) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.

Irv Smith Jr. - To be activated

The Vikings plan to activate Smith (ankle) from injured reserve before Sunday's game against Chicago, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Irv Smith Jr. - Designated for IR return

The Vikings are designating Smith (ankle) to return from injured reserve, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Irv Smith Jr. - Progressing, but still out Week 16

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Thursday that Smith (ankle) is progressing, but the tight end will remain on injured reserve for Saturday's game against the Giants, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "He looks really good," O'Connell said of Smith, who has resumed working out off to the side with trainers during practice. "Hopefully we can get him back with us soon."

Irv Smith Jr. - Could return from IR soon

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Thursday that Smith (ankle) is close to returning from injured reserve, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Irv Smith Jr. - Spotted jogging Thursday

Smith (ankle) was present for the Vikings' practice session Thursday and was spotted jogging off to the side under the supervision of the team's training staff, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Irv Smith Jr. - Should avoid surgery

Coach Kevin O'Connell expects Smith (ankle) to avoid surgery and gave a timeline estimate of 4-to-8 weeks Friday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Irv Smith Jr. - Surgery possible

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Smith may need surgery on the high-ankle sprain he sustained this past Sunday against the Cardinals, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Irv Smith Jr. - Goes on IR

The Vikings placed Smith (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Irv Smith Jr. - Set to miss 8-to-10 weeks

Smith is in line to miss 8-to-10 weeks as a result of the high-ankle sprain that he sustained during Sunday's win against the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Irv Smith Jr. - Will miss time with ankle sprain

Smith is expected to miss multiple weeks after he was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain following his early exit from Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Irv Smith Jr. - Deemed week-to-week by HC

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Smith (ankle) looks "week-to-week," Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

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