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The Bengals are signing former Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. to a one-year contract, sources confirmed on Tuesday morning. 

The 24-year-old was the 50th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He gives Cincinnati a proven pass catcher and capable blocker at the tight end position. 

Peter Schrager was the first to report the signing.

Smith turned down other offers to come to Cincinnati. Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had a hilarious reaction to the news. Check out his tweet below. 

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