After a workout on Tuesday, the Houston Texans decided to sign former Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. The Louisiana native suited up for the Cincinnati Bengals last season.
Smith Jr. has been in the NFL since 2019. He was drafted in the second round by the Minnesota Vikings. Smith Jr. spent four seasons with the Vikings. In 37 games, he reeled in 91 receptions for 858 yards and nine touchdowns. Following his fourth season in the Windy City, Smith Jr. signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in free agency.
In one season with the Bengals, Smith Jr. played in 12 games. He hauled in 18 receptions for 115 yards and one touchdown. A couple months after the season ended, Smith Jr. signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He spent over five months with the Chiefs before he was released.
After a month of being a free agent, Smith Jr. will join the Texans’ practice squad. He will have an opportunity to earn a spot on the active roster over time, but this is the first step for the former second-round draft pick.
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