The Washington Redskins signed tight end Alex Smith on Tuesday to add depth to the position after Derek Carrier tore his right ACL and MCL against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Smith, an 11-year veteran, last played with the Cincinnati Bengals. He played two games last season before going on injured reserve with a torn left biceps. In 2013, Smith played 16 games for the Bengals when Redskins coach Jay Gruden was Cincinnati’s offensive coordinator.
That familiarity could help Smith familiarize himself with the Redskins‘ offense in the final three games.