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Tagged: Irv Smith Jr. (16 Results)

Jun
20

Bengals TE Smith Jr. picking up the new offense

New Cincinnati Bengals tight end IRV SMITH JR. is reportedly impressing teammates and coaches with his moves on the field and how quickly he has picked up the offense. Head coachMore Zac Taylor said that he has been “really impressed” with Smith Jr.’s understanding of the offensive scheme and its nuances. Smith Jr. is a former second-round pick who has had problems staying healthy and has yet to be featured heavily in a passing attack. Fantasy owners are hoping for good health and a breakout season for Smith Jr. in Cincinnati. Less

Source: Team Blog

Mar
30

Cincinnati adds free agent TE Smith

The Cincinnati Bengals signed former Minnesota Vikings tight end IRV SMITH to a one-year deal this week to fill a void at the position that was created when former tight endMore HAYDEN HURST departed in free agency to the Carolina Panthers. Smith will enter the season as the projected starter, but as fantasy owners are well aware, he has been injury prone thus far in his NFL career. Less

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Dec
29

Vikings TE Smith Jr. returns to practice

Minnesota Vikings tight end IRV SMITH JR. returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time in two months after suffering a high ankle sprain in late October. The Vikings haveMore three weeks to activate Smith, who remains on injured reserve, or have him sit for the remainder of the season. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said that Smith’s status will be determined by how his ankle reacts to practice. Ankle injury aside, Smith’s fantasy value took a hit when the Vikings signed former Detroit Lions tight end T.J. HOCKENSON on November 1st. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Nov
2

Vikings trade for former Lions TE Hockenson

The Minnesota Vikings acquired tight end T.J. HOCKENSON from the Detroit Lions in a trade prior to Tuesday’s trade deadline. Hockenson was the eighth overall pick in the 2019 NFL DraftMore and has spent the past three-plus seasons in Detroit. He remains in the NFC North division as he transitions to Minnesota. Hockenson’s addition comes just after fellow tight end IRV SMITH JR. suffered an ankle injury on Sunday that has left his status as “week-to-week”. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
1

Vikings TE Smith Jr. dealing with high ankle sprain

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said that tight end IRV SMITH JR. is considered “week-to-week” after suffering a high ankle sprain in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Smith wasMore accidentally hit from behind by running back ALEXANDER MATTISON, who threw a block and landed on the back of Smith’s legs on a fourth-quarter play. With Smith likely to miss Sunday’s game against Washington, fellow tight end JOHNNY MUNDT is expected to start against the Commanders. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Aug
19

Vikings TE Smith Jr. expected to be ready for season opener

Minnesota Vikings tight end IRV SMITH JR. has been sidelined for the past few weeks by a thumb injury that required surgery. Fortunately for Smith, the Vikings, and fantasy owners, heMore is making good progress and expects to be ready to roll for the team’s season opener on September 11th against the Green Bay Packers. Smith has identified as a “breakout” candidate for the past couple of preseasons, but he has dealt with injuries and the breakout has yet to take place. Less

Source: Team Blog

Aug
5

Vikings TE Smith undergoes thumb surgery

Minnesota Vikings tight end IRV SMITH JR. is dangerously close to earning the dreaded “oft-injured” designation, if he hasn’t already done so. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed this week thatMore Smith Jr. sustained a thumb injury in practice and has already undergone surgery to address the issue. Smith spent the offseason rehabbing a torn meniscus that cost him his entire third season. Fantasy owners will want to monitor his progress from this latest issue in the weeks ahead. Less

Source: Team Website

Jun
1

Vikings TE Smith headed for big role in 2022

Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell said recently that tight end IRV SMITH JR. is going to be “a major part” of what the Vikings do on offense this season. Smith isMore still recovering from a right knee injury that cost him the entire 2021 season, but the Vikings goal is to have him ready for full participation at the start of training camp in late July. The Vikings tight end depth chart also paints a clear picture the team will be counting on Smith in 2022. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Sep
2

Vikings TE Smith likely to miss 2021 season

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer would not give a specific timetable for tight end IRV SMITH JR.’s recovery from knee surgery, but he did acknowledge on Wednesday that the teamMore is preparing as if Smith will miss the entire 2021 season. Smith opted to repair his meniscus rather than remove it, and such a repair typically takes four to five months or longer to recover from. The Vikings put smith on injured reserve on Wednesday. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Sep
1

Vikings trade for Jets TE Herndon

With tight end IRV SMITH JR. dealing with a knee injury and upcoming surgery, the Minnesota Vikings decided to add some depth at the position by trading for New York JetsMore tight end CHRIS HERNDON on Tuesday. Herndon was a 2018 fourth-round pick by the Jets, but his tenure with the team was marred by injuries and inconsistency. Herndon, 25, arrives to a Vikings offense that could be without fellow tight end Smith for anywhere between a month and the entire season. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Aug
31

Vikings TE Smith Jr. to undergo meniscus surgery

Minnesota Vikings tight end IRV SMITH JR. will undergo knee surgery this week after suffering a meniscus injury during Friday’s preseason finale. According to Head Coach Mike Zimmer, Smith’s recovery timelineMore will be determined after the operation. Smith would be undergoing a meniscus trim – typically requiring a month or so recovery – or a full repair that could sideline him for six-to-eight months. Fellow tight end TYLER CONKLIN is set to return from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the preseason, and he presumably becomes the new starter. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Aug
30

Vikings TE Smith to miss start of season

Minnesota Vikings tight end IRV SMITH JR. is reportedly expected to have surgery for a meniscus injury and miss the start of the regular season. The 23-year-old tight end is headingMore into his third season with the Vikings and was expecting to play a big role in the offense this year. Fellow tight end TYLER CONKLIN will now likely see increased playing time to start the season. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Jan
28

Vikings TE Rudolph unhappy with role, no plans to restructure contract

Minnesota Vikings veteran tight end KYLE RUDOLPH, a team captain and the Vikings’ longest-tenured player, is unhappy with his reduced role as a receiver and said recently that he would notMore restructure his contract to help with the team’s tight salary cap situation. Rudolph was used primarily as a blocker last season, and his role in the red zone was reduced as the Vikings focused on young tight end IRV SMITH JR. instead. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Aug
17

Vikings TE Smith to have expanded role in 2020

Minnesota head coach Mike Zimmer says that the Vikings offense needs second-year tight end IRV SMITH JR. to make a “big jump” heading into the 2020 season. Smith’s role grew steadilyMore as a rookie, and expectations are rising for the 2019 second-round pick. With star wide receiver STEFON DIGGS traded away during the offseason, Smith should have an even greater opportunity to make an impact this season. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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