After less than six months with the organization, the Kansas City Chiefs have released former Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Irv Smith Jr.
Smith was a breakout star for the Crimson Tide in the 2018 campaign where he caught 44 passes for 710 yards and seven touchdowns. He was named a Second-team All-SEC member and was eventually selected in the second round, No. 50th overall, of the 2019 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
Alongside two-time Pro Bowler T.J. Hockenson, Smith struggled to find consistent playing time in his four years with Minnesota and ended up with the Cincinnati Bengals for the 2023 season.
Smith will certainly land on a practice squad, but there is no telling whether or not he will make an active roster this year.
Chiefs released former second-round pick, tight end Irv Smith.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 27, 2024
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