Report: Chiefs signing Irv Smith Jr.
The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a one-year deal with tight end Irv Smith Jr., a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The 25-year-old pass-catcher is set to provide depth behind All-Pro starter Travis Kelce. Smith joins the reigning champions after spending 2023 with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Smith was limited to six starts in 12 games due to injuries during his lone season in Cincinnati. He recorded 18 catches for 115 yards and one touchdown.
The former Alabama star was a second-round selection of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2019 draft. He tallied 91 receptions, 858 yards, and nine scores in 37 games with the Vikings.
Smith gives Kansas City some insurance at tight end with backups Blake Bell and Jody Fortson set to enter free agency Wednesday. He is likely to compete with Noah Gray for snaps to begin the 2024 season.