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Steelers set to release Jonnu Smith.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are opening up cap space.
Pittsburgh won the AFC North this season but was eliminated in the playoffs by the Houston Texans. Ahead of the offseason, the Steelers have plenty of holes to fill. So, the team made a move to sav $7 million in cap space ahead of free agency.
NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on X on March 4 that the Steelers are set to release Jonnu Smith.
“Steelers are releasing tight end Jonnu Smith, per sources. The move will save the Steelers $7 million against the cap and Smith now will become an unrestricted free agent,” Schefter wrote on X.
The Steelers acquired Smith last June, along with Jalen Ramsey and a 2027 seventh-round pick, from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Smith was coming off a stellar season with the Dolphins, as he was named to the Pro Bowl. He recorded 88 receptions for 884 yards and 8 touchdowns in the best year of his career.
However, Smith struggled with the Steelers as he had just 38 receptions for 222 yards and 2 touchdowns. Once the move becomes official, Smith will hit the open market and be a solid depth tight end option for teams.