On Thursday, reports broke that the Pittsburgh Steelers were looking to add disgruntled Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith via a trade.
Now, at least one Steelers insider is squashing that rumor before it gets any bigger. Mark Kaboly deflated the report during an appearance on 93.7 The Fan.
"They are not interested in him," Kaboly said.
The reported trade interest makes a little bit of sense because there is a link between Smith and the Steelers, as offensive coordinator Arthur Smith coached the former FIU tight end while with the Tennessee Titans.
Adam Schefter was the first to report the trade possibility.
"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," Schefter wrote on Twitter. "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.
"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," Schefter posted on X. "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.
Smith will enter his ninth year in the league next season and he's posted 307 receptions for 3,307 yards and 28 touchdowns. Last season, he posted career highs with 88 catches and 884 yards while tying his career-best eight touchdowns. He also made his first Pro Bowl.
Smith reportedly wants more money and is seeking a trade.