REPORT: Kansas City Chiefs Give Patrick Mahomes Another Weapon After Signing Former Alabama Star In Free Agency

The Kansas City Chiefs could be just as dangerous once again in 2024.

The Chiefs made their first splash in the legal negotiations period of free agency by adding to their offense.

Tight end Irv Smith Jr. has a new home with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Bengals free-agent tight end Irv Smith Jr. reached agreement a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, per source. pic.twitter.com/dB5QZWI9Z9

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Also Read: Travis Kelce Had The Perfect Reaction To Taylor Swift Name-Dropping Him During Her Performance In Singapore (VIDEO)

Smith was a second-round pick in 2019 and has dealt with several injuries throughout his career. He spent last season with the Bengals and hauled in 18 passes for 115 yards with one touchdown in 12 games.

• TRENDING NEWS

---

Patrick Mahomes Responds To Growing Accusations That He’s Using ‘Loophole’ In NFL Rules To Exploit Opposing Defenses

VIDEO: NFL Fans Are Convinced Chiefs-Raiders Game Was “Rigged” After Refs Made Another Awful Game-Changing Call To Help Patrick Mahomes

Patrick & Brittany Mahomes Have Decided Who They Want To Be Their Third Child’s Godparents, And It’s Sending Shockwaves Throughout The Internet

---

In 49 games with 21 starts, Smith has 109 career catches for 973 yards with 10 touchdowns.

At the tight end position, he will clearly be behind Travis Kelce and could be a safety blanket for the team just in case injuries happen. Playing with Patrick Mahomes could have him putting up a big year in a backup role.

Also Read: NFL Scout Says Top 2024 NFL QB Prospect (Not Caleb Williams) “Might Be Better” Than Patrick Mahomes