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Not targeted in finale Smythe was not targeted in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Smythe finished the season playing all 17 games and caught four passes for 25 yards on six targets. He has totaled 13 receptions over the last two seasons while serving primarily as a blocking tight end, limiting his fantasy relevance to deep leagues. He is set to hit free agency.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal involvement continues Smythe caught his lone target for 11 yards in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Smythe has now recorded one reception for 11 or fewer yards in four of his last seven contests, drawing just one target in this game. Those four catches account for all of his receiving production this season. His role remains too limited to provide reliable fantasy value outside of emergency depth situations.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blocking role holds steady Smythe caught one pass for two yards on one target in the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Smythe has three receptions this season, all coming over his last four contests and totaling 14 yards. His primary blocking usage and third tight end role keep him as a non-factor in fantasy lineups.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Second catch of season Smythe caught one pass for four yards on one target in the Bears' 31-28 win over the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Smythe has been used primarily as a blocker this season and his firsts reception came in the last two games despite regular snap involvement. His low route volume and limited targets keep him off the fantasy radar outside of the deepest leagues.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet, and Durham Smythe Thrived in Week 11 The trio of Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet, and Durham Smythe were unsung heroes of the Bears' Week 11 win.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Blocking duties dominate role Smythe caught one pass for eight yards on three targets in the Bears' 19-17 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Smythe recorded his first catch of the season after playing at least 20 snaps in five of his previous seven games. Used primarily as an inline blocker, he's run more than six routes only once all year, keeping him off the fantasy radar outside of the deepest of leagues.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday Smythe (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Smythe has yet to receive a target this season through eight games and his role in Sunday's contest will likely be a limited one as an additional blocker. The bulk of passing attempts to the tight end position will likely be absorbed by starters Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Smythe (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Smythe managed to log a limited practice Friday as he battles back against a calf injury. The 30-year-old tight end has taken a backseat in the passing game to both Cole Kmet and the rookie Colston Loveland, having not received a single target through eight games this season. If he is able to play he will likely continue to be relegated to a limited role as a blocker for the offense.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Kmet's streak as Bears tight end iron man reaches end at 90 Back injury means Colston Loveland and Durham Smythe will carry the position against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • SI.COM

Not involved in passing game in '25 Smythe wasn't targeted while playing eight of the Bears' 64 snaps on offense in Monday's 25-24 win over the Commanders.

Impact Smythe has yet to draw a target through five appearances on the season and will continue to be relegated to a limited role as a blocker on offense while fellow tight ends Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland are both available.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent's 23-yard dart pinpoints Durham Smythe deep inside Chiefs territory Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent connects with tight end Durham Smythe for a 23-yard gain.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Tyson Bagent's 23-yard dart pinpoints Smythe deep inside Chiefs territory Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent's 23-yard dart pinpoints tight end Durham Smythe deep inside Kansas City Chiefs territory.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • NFL.COM

Tyson Bagent, Durham Smythe on shaping the Bears' offensive identity | Bears, etc. Podcast Tyson Bagent and Durham Smythe sit down with Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears, etc. to dive into the Bears' evolving identity on offense.

JUNE 25, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Durham Smythe reunited with Ben Johnson, Cole Kmet New Bears tight end Durham Smythe has two familiar faces inside Halas Hall after signing with the Bears last week, one of whom used to put o...

MARCH 18, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Ex-Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert and TE Durham Smythe sign with new teams Mostert’s production took a downturn in 2024 due to a combination of injuries and the emergence of second-year running back De’Von Achane.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Roster Moves: Bears sign DL Grady Jarrett, TE Durham Smythe The Chicago Bears on Wednesday announced the signing of two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Grady Jarrett to a three-year contract and tight...

MARCH 12, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears expected to sign tight end with connection to new coach Johnson The Bears are expected to sign former Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe, according to multiple reports Thursday. Smythe, 29, hit free a...

MARCH 7, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Former Dolphins TE finds new NFL home before free agency begins The Miami Dolphins needed to clear cap space, and Durham Smythe was one of the first players they released. He now has a new home with the C...

MARCH 6, 2025 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Joining Chicago Smythe is signing a one-year contract with the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Dolphins took Smythe in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft and then kept him on their roster (mostly as a blocker) until releasing him three weeks ago. He'll turn 30 in August and isn't likely to see many passes as the presumed No. 2 tight end behind long-time starter Cole Kmet. This signing is more about Chicago's running game than the passing attack, continuing an offseason makeover that's already seen the team acquire a new head coach (Ben Johnson) and two new guards (Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney).

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears agree to sign TE Durham Smythe The Dolphins cut him last month.

MARCH 6, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Former Dolphins Tight End Headed for New Team? Tight end Durham Smythe might have himself a new NFL team soon, and it could involve a Miami Dolphins reunion. The Dolphins released the vet...

MARCH 6, 2025 • SI.COM

Released after seven seasons The Dolphins released Smythe on Friday.

Impact Smythe was a fourth-round pick by the Dolphins in 2018 and appeared in 112 regular-season games for the team. However, following the addition of Jonnu Smith last offseason, Smythe's snaps and role took substantial hits. He played a six-year-low 32 percent of the offensive snaps and caught just nine passes for 53 scoreless yards on 14 targets across 17 appearances. Smythe turns 30 years old in August. The move saves the Dolphins $2.175 million in cap space.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins release running back Raheem Mostert, along with two other veterans

Raheem Mostert was released by the Miami Dolphins on Friday

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Involvement plummets in 2024 Smythe failed to secure his lone target during Miami's 32-20 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Smythe's production totals declined notably due to the ascension of tight end Jonnu Smith in 2024, but to see him finish with just nine catches for 57 yards (on 17 targets) while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games was a more significant step back than anticipated. Though Smythe has one year remaining on his contract, the Dolphins have a potential 'out' this offseason for only $2.7 million in dead cap, a route that the team could realistically opt to take.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in only target Week 2 Smythe secured his only target for eight yards during Thursday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.

Impact Smythe played 43 percent of offensive snaps Thursday, forming a rotation at the tight end position with Julian Hill and Jonnu Smith. It was Smith who led the position in receiving, securing six of seven targets for 53 yards, though he tied Smythe at 43 percent of offensive snaps. With Skylar Thompson likely to start Week 3 against the Seahawks, and as long as Tua Tagovailoa remains in the concussion protocol, Miami's passing game seems set to decline until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Dolphins release running back Raheem Mostert, along with two other veterans