QIrv Smith TE FA Fri 10/6/23 3:51 PM
QIrv Smith
TE FA
Smith (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's set to return from a two-game absence after logging full practices Thursday and Friday. Prior to getting hurt, the starting tight end caught five of nine targets for 27 yards across his first two games with the Bengals.
QIrv Smith TE FA Thu 10/5/23 4:41 PM
QIrv Smith
TE FA
Smith (hamstring) was upgraded to a full participant in Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith looks like he'll be able to return for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Cardinals after missing the previous two contests. It'll likely send Tanner Hudson back to the bench. Smith has five catches for 27 scoreless yards on nine targets through two games. Smith could see increased targets if Tee Higgins (ribs) is unable to play in Arizona.
QIrv Smith TE FA Wed 10/4/23 5:17 PM
QIrv Smith
TE FA
Smith (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's his first practice appearance since suffering the injury Week 2 and gives Smith a shot to return for Sunday's game in Arizona. The Bengals used Tanner Hudson as the passing-down TE the past two weeks, with Mitchell Wilcox and Drew Sample also getting playing time.
QIrv Smith TE FA Fri 9/29/23 12:25 PM
QIrv Smith
TE FA
Smith (hamstring) won't play Sunday at Tennessee, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will miss a second consecutive game after failing to practice at all during the week. Tanner Hudson was elevated from the practice squad with Smith out in Week 3 against the Rams and proceeded to lead Cincinnati's tight ends with 30 yards on four targets, while Mitchell Wilcox gained 10 yards on three targets and Drew Sample turned his only target into a seven-yard gain. If Hudson is brought up from the practice squad again, he would likely work as Cincinnati's top pass-catching tight end against the Titans.
QIrv Smith TE FA Fri 9/29/23 11:38 AM
QIrv Smith
TE FA
Smith (hamstring) wasn't spotted at Friday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday either, so the tight end appears to be trending toward a second straight absence Sunday against the Titans. If Smith is unavailable this weekend, Drew Sample and Mitchell Wilcox would once again be in line for added snaps within the Bengals' tight-end corps, while Tanner Hudson could be elevated from the practice squad to provide additional depth to the position group.
QIrv Smith TE FA Thu 9/28/23 2:01 PM
QIrv Smith
TE FA
Smith (hamstring) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, so the tight end's absence Thursday clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Titans. If Smith misses his second game in a row this weekend, Drew Sample and Mitchell Wilcox would once again be in line for added snaps as the Bengals' primary tight ends.
QIrv Smith TE FA Wed 9/27/23 4:38 PM
QIrv Smith
TE FA
Smith (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was inactive for the Bengals' Week 3 win over the Rams and his listed non-participation Wednesday clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Titans. If Smith remains out this weekend, Drew Sample, Mitchell Wilcox and Tanner Hudson would once again be in line to handle Cincinnati's TE duties.
QIrv Smith TE FA Mon 9/25/23 6:55 PM
QIrv Smith
TE FA
Smith (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was listed as doubtful for the game after logging limited practices Friday and Saturday, and he'll sit this one out, which should result in Drew Sample leading the Bengals' Week 3 TE corps, with Mitchell Wilcox and Tanner Hudson also on hand. Smith will target a potential return to action Sunday against the Titans.
QIrv Smith TE FA Sat 9/23/23 3:00 PM
QIrv Smith
TE FA
Smith (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Monday's contest against the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
Smith logged back-to-back limited participations in Friday and Saturday's practice, but it doesn't seem like it'll allow the veteran to take the field Monday. If Smith is eventually ruled out, expect Drew Sample to take the majority of the snaps.
QIrv Smith TE FA Fri 9/22/23 4:48 PM
QIrv Smith
TE FA
Smith (hamstring) was limited in Friday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is a Friday addition to the injury report, which is rarely a good sign. He at least has an extra day to get ready, as the Bengals host the Rams Monday night. A 2019 second-round pick of the Vikings, Smith has five catches for 27 yards in his first two games with the Bengals. He's not a recommended fantasy starter.