Irwin has agreed to a one-year deal to remain with the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The report notes that Irwin's deal with the Bengals is worth $2 million. With the 28-year-old back in the fold and Tyler Boyd a free agent, Irwin should have a chance to compete with Andrei Iosivas and Charlie Jones for WR snaps behind behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins (assuming he remains with Cincinnati) this coming season. In 16 regular-season games in 2023, Irwin caught 25 of his 32 targets for 316 yards and a TD.

Irwin had two catches for 34 yards in the Bengals' Week 18 win over the Browns. He finished the season with 25 catches for 316 yards and a touchdown.

EDGE Analysis

Irwin had more targets (32) than in 2022 (23 targets), but he might be getting surpassed by Andrei Iosivas and Charlie Jones in 2024.

Irwin caught one of the two targets for four yards in Sunday's 25-17 loss to the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

Irwin played 50 percent of the Bengals' offensive snaps Sunday, his highest snap share since Week 12. Despite the increased playing time, the veteran wideout was essentially an afterthought on offense. In a crowded receiver room with Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd and Andrei Iosivas, Irwin is an untrustworthy option for fantasy, as the Bengals wrap up their season against the Browns in Week 18.

Irwin secured all four of his targets for 37 yards in Saturday's 34-11 loss to the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Irwin's four catches were his first receptions since Week 13. The veteran wideout saw increased playing time with Ja'Marr Chase (shoudler) sidelined, playing 41 percent of the Bengals' offensive snaps Saturday. Irwin could see a similar workload in Week 17 if Chase is forced to sit out again, but he'll be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes in a matchup against the Chiefs.

Irwin reeled in his lone target for 25 yards in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Irwin played a very small role against the Steelers, despite seeing the field for the second-most offensive snaps (31) behind Ja'Marr Chase (38) and ahead of Tyler Boyd (27). The fourth-year wideout has found himself on the field more with Tee Higgins (hamstring) missing the last three games, but his one target Sunday was his lowest after seeing a total of nine targets in the two weeks prior. If Higgins can return in Week 13, Irwin would assume his usual depth role at receiver. The Bengals visit the Jaguars in Week 13.

Irwin secured three of five targets for 36 yards in the Bengals' 34-20 loss to the Ravens on Thursday night.

EDGE Analysis

Irwin finished second in receiving yards and tied for third in receptions and targets on the night for the Bengals as he once again enjoyed an elevated role during Tee Higgins' (hamstring) second straight absence. The veteran wideout has a 5-90-1 line over that pair of contests, but he could be back to a No. 4 role if Higgins is ready to return by a Week 12 home matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 26.

Irwin brought in two of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Texans on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

With Tee Higgins (hamstring) inactive, Irwin moved into the No. 3 receiver role and struck early, hauling in a 32-yard touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to cap off the Bengals' opening possession. The veteran wideout had a nice chunk gain of 22 yards on his only other reception, and he once again could help fill in for his teammate if the quick turnaround for a Week 11 Thursday night division clash with the Ravens doesn't offer sufficient recovery time for Higgins to return to action.

With Tee Higgins (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Texans, Irwin is expected to see increased offensive snaps.

EDGE Analysis

When Higgins was sidelined with his ribs injury in Week 5 versus Arizona, Irwin played 76 percent of the offensive snaps and was second on the team with 10 targets, catching eight for 60 scoreless yards. Irwin is a passable fantasy play for desperate managers looking for a fill-in wide receiver. Veteran slot man Tyler Boyd and rookie Andrei Iosivas will also likely have to step up in Higgins' absence.

Irwin went without a target while playing 24 of the Bengals' 54 snaps on offense in the team's 17-13 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

While Tee Higgins (rib) was sidelined for the Bengals' Week 5 win over the Cardinals, Irwin stepped in as the team's No. 3 wideout and delivered an 8-60-0 receiving line on 10 targets. Though he technically drew a start Week 6 after he was on the field for the Bengals' first offensive snap of the day, Irwin predictably saw his playing time take a hit while Higgins played 29 snaps in his return to the lineup. Higgins should see an uptick in snaps once the rib injury is further in the rear-view mirror, so Irwin's role is probably more likely to decrease rather than grow moving forward.

Irwin caught eight of 10 targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 34-20 win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

The fifth-year wideout stepped into a bigger role in the Cincy offense with Tee Higgins (ribs) out of action, and it proved to be excellent timing for Irwin as Joe Burrow had his first 300-yard performance of the season. Irwin had only one catch on one target coming into Sunday, so his volume in Week 6 against the Seahawks will be dependent on Higgins' availability.