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Irv Smith Jr. receives praise from PFF and Vikings’ head coach

It is no secret that the Cincinnati Bengals’ tight end room was one of the biggest concerns during free agency.

With the signing of Irv Smith Jr., the position group is now on the upswing.

PFF’s Brad Spielberger believes Smith could be a major “boom-or-bust signing” for the Bengals this offseason if he can stay on the field.

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— PFF (@PFF) April 1, 2023

Spielberger stated, “Smith looked very promising early in his career, often the top ‘training camp buzz’ name in Minnesota, but injuries began to stunt his growth.