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ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Pittsburgh Steelers have had trade discussions to acquire Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith.
The Pittsburgh Steelers could enter 2025 the same way they did last season — without a quality starting wide receiver to play opposite their No. 1 outside playmaker. But acquiring another tight end such as Jonnu Smith could be a possibility for the Steelers.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Steelers have engaged in trade talks with the Miami Dolphins about Smith this offseason.
“The Dolphins have had trade discussion with the Pittsburgh Steelers about their lone Pro-Bowl selection last season, tight end Jonnu Smith, per league sources,” Schefter tweeted. “Those talks came after Smith expressed an interest in reworking his deal that is scheduled to pay him $4.8 million this season.
“With Smith seeking a new contract, Miami has sought a trade partner. Last season, Smith set the franchise record for a tight end in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns.
“Smith’s preference, per sources, is to stay in Miami under a reworked deal.”
Adam Schefter
The Dolphins have had trade discussions with the Pittsburgh Steelers about their lone Pro-Bowl selection last season, tight end Jonnu Smith, per league sources. Those talks came after Smith expressed an interest in reworking his deal that is scheduled to pay him $4.8 million this
In 2024, Smith made his first Pro Bowl with 88 receptions, 884 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. The veteran tight end has one year remaining on his current deal.
Smith signed a two-year, $8.4 million deal to join the Dolphins last offseason.
The veteran tight end has a long history with Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Arthur was Smith’s tight ends coach with the Tennessee Titans his first two seasons in the league (2017-18). Arthur then became the team’s offensive coordinator in Smith’s final two years with Tennessee (2019-20).
During 2023, Smith played for the Atlanta Falcons when Arthur was the team’s head coach.