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