Jonnu Smith - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Efficient as rusher Smith failed to secure his lone target while rushing twice for 28 yards during Sunday's 29-24 win over the Lions.

Impact Smith scored a rushing touchdown during last week's win over the Dolphins, and he recorded a pair of fourth-quarter carries in Week 16. He began the Steelers' final drive of the game with a 20-yard run before rushing for eight yards two plays later. Despite Smith's recent increase in work out of the backfield, his fantasy upside remains limited, while Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell remain entrenched as the team's top running backs.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steelers passed the eye test for the first time in a while in a dominant win over Miami

The Pittsburgh Steelers have found a way to make their old-school football style work again

DECEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith settle Dolphins-Steelers trade argument The Miami Dolphins needed to beat their former teammates to keep their playoff hopes alive; instead, those players helped kick them out of t...

DECEMBER 16 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Jonnu Smith uttered the unsaid about the Steelers pummeling Dolphins' defense Jonnu Smith's praise for the Pittsburgh Steelers' blocking was a quiet shot at the Miami Dolphins' defense on Monday Night Football.

DECEMBER 16 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Scores rare rushing TD against MIA Smith had two receptions on as many targets for 12 yards while taking his only carry for a 14-yard touchdown in Monday's 28-15 win over Miami.

Impact Smith wasn't much of a receiving threat on Monday Night Football, but he stood out in the box score with a rare rushing touchdown. The veteran tight end lined up at running back and took a pitch from QB Aaron Rodgers to the house to help put the game away in the fourth quarter. It was Smith's fourth rush attempt of the season and his first rushing touchdown since he was a member of the Titans back in 2020. The 29-year-old remains buried on the depth chart behind Pat Freiermuth (3-45-0) and Darnell Washington (3-25-0), who both outproduced Smith in the passing game Monday. Smith shouldn't register as more than a deep-league option for Sunday's tilt against the Lions.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Jonnu Smith Media Availability (Dec. 13) Jonnu Smith spoke to the media Saturday, December 13 ahead of Steelers Week 15 game against the Dolphins

DECEMBER 13 • STEELERS.COM

Steelers could bail on Jonnu Smith for another former Arthur Smith favorite Things haven't gone the way the Pittsburgh Steelers hoped after adding Jonnu Smith, but maybe another Arthur Smith favorite could be the ans...

DECEMBER 13 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

The Steelers and Dolphins have weathered adversity heading into Monday night showdown

The Pittsburgh Steelers hope to build on a rousing victory at Baltimore when they host Miami on Monday night

DECEMBER 11 • Associated Press

The Big Picture: 'Noise' Around Mike Tomlin Will Only Grow, Even After Ravens Win

A team source told FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano there's "virtually no chance" the Steelers will fire Mike Tomlin. But one win over the Ravens...

DECEMBER 9 • FOX SPORTS

The Big Picture: 'Noise' Around Mike Tomlin Will Only Grow, Even After Ravens Win

No catches in Week 14 Smith failed to secure his lone target during Sunday's 27-22 win over Baltimore.

Impact Smith has had limited involvement in the passing game throughout his first season with the Steelers, but he's been especially unproductive recently, securing just five of 10 targets for 31 yards while rushing twice for seven yards over his last five appearances. It's not yet clear whether Darnell Washington (concussion) will be forced to miss additional time after exiting Sunday's Week 14 win, but Smith seems unlikely to be thrust into a fantasy-relevant role at this point, even if Washington is sidelined.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six receiving yards in loss Smith secured one of two targets for six yards during Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Bills.

Impact Smith was on the field for 53 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps Sunday, which ranked second among the team's tight ends, as Darnell Washington played 79 percent, while Pat Freiermuth played 40 percent. However, Smith's work in the passing game remained limited, and he's now secured five of nine targets for just 31 yards while rushing twice for seven yards across his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Five touches against Chicago Smith secured all three of his targets for 21 yards while rushing twice for seven yards during Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Bears.

Impact Smith had totaled just four receiving yards over his last two appearances, but he bounced back slightly in Week 12. He matched his season-high mark in yards from scrimmage but continues to split work with fellow tight ends Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth, which limits all of their fantasy upside.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jonnu Smith keeps playing himself out of Steelers' roster plans The Pittsburgh Steelers are hardly using Jonnu Smith in the passing game as the veteran tight end is gradually being phased out of the offen...

NOVEMBER 20 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

No catches in Week 11 Smith failed to secure either of his two targets during Sunday's 34-12 win over the Bengals.

Impact Smith has struggled to carve out much of a role to begin his time with the Steelers, and he's been especially uninvolved in the passing game over the past two weeks, as he's secured just one of four targets for four yards during that time. Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington have been slightly more reliable recently, leaving Smith as a shaky fantasy option heading into the final month and a half of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Totals four receiving yards in loss Smith secured one of two targets for four yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Although Smith led Pittsburgh's tight ends by playing 67 percent of the team's offensive snaps Sunday, he had a season-worst performance in primetime. He was held to season-low marks in receptions, targets and receiving yards, although none of the team's tight ends recorded more than 33 yards in the defeat. The Steelers' passing game hasn't been stellar despite the offseason addition of Aaron Rodgers, and Smith's fantasy upside has been minimal with his new team.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Are Darnell Washington, Jonnu Smith playing tonight? Why Steelers TEs are quiet in Week 10 | Sporting News Two of the Pittsburgh Steelers' tight ends, Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington, haven't gotten off to good starts in Week 10 against the Los...

NOVEMBER 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jonnu Smith Fantasy Week 10: Projections vs. Chargers, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation In Week 10 (Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET), tight end Jonnu Smith and the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Los Angeles Chargers, who have the fift...

NOVEMBER 10 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Why Steelers use 4 tight ends from Darnell Washington, Jonnu Smith to Pat Freiermuth, Connor Heyward | Sporting News Pittsburgh likes the big fellas.

NOVEMBER 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jalen Ramsey is the Steelers' best cornerback. He might be their best safety at the moment, too

Jalen Ramsey has embraced a temporary move to safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers in hopes of bolstering their struggling secondary

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Chargers trying to figure out offensive line on the fly ahead of stiff test from Steelers

The Los Angeles Chargers will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night with a new-look offensive line after left tackle Joe Alt suffered a season-ending high ankle sprain

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers and first-place Steelers confident in their passing game options after quiet deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers opted to stand pat rather than make a move for another veteran wide receiver at the trade deadline

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Racks up 25 yards against Indy Smith secured three of five targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.

Impact While Smith saw a slight uptick in production during Sunday's Week 9 victory, he's still been held under 30 yards in each of his first eight appearances of the 2025 campaign. He was a strong fantasy option with the Dolphins last year, but his fantasy production to begin his time with Pittsburgh has been dependent on whether he reaches the end zone, which has happened on just two occasions in 2025.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers is leaning into his time in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are in first place because of it

Halfway through the season, Aaron Rodgers is embracing his leadership role with the Pittsburgh Steelers

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Limited results in Week 8 Smith secured two of three targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 35-25 loss to the Packers.

Impact Although Smith led the Steelers' tight ends in playing time by taking the field for 60 percent of the team's offensive snaps, he had yet another disappointing performance as a pass catcher. The 2017 third-rounder has been held under 30 receiving yards in each of his first seven appearances of the season. In total, he's secured 22 of 29 targets for 134 yards and two touchdowns, putting him well off the pace of his career-best season with the Dolphins last year in which he secured 88 of 111 targets for 884 yards and eight touchdowns.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Is Jonnu Smith playing tonight? Why Steelers TE is off to slow start in Week 8 | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith is off to a lackluster start in the Week 8 game against the Green Bay Packers. Here's a closer loo...

OCTOBER 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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