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Inbox: It's gonna be a real chess match Jonnu Smith and Mark Redman should help open up this offense

5 DAYS AGO • PACKERS.COM

New Packers tight ends give position different look Jonnu Smith, Mark Redman getting acclimated quickly

SEPTEMBER 2 • PACKERS.COM

Jonnu Smith Explains Why He Signed With Packers, What He'll Bring to Offense GREEN BAY, Wis. – In 2024 with the Dolphins, new Green Bay Packers tight end Jonnu Smith caught 88 passes. Opportunities drive production, o...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

#901 Packers Unscripted: Many moving parts Mike and Wes review all the roster moves made by the Packers in recent days, including three trades (:45), the acquisition of a new QB3 (5:1...

SEPTEMBER 1 • PACKERS.COM

Packers Unscripted: Many moving parts Mike and Wes review all the roster moves made by the Packers in recent days, including three trades (:45), the acquisition of a new QB3 (5:1...

SEPTEMBER 1 • PACKERS.COM

Tucker Kraft: 'You can't replicate this locker room anywhere else in the NFL' Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft spoke with the media on Tuesday about his health heading into Week 1 and the addition of Jonnu Smith.

SEPTEMBER 1 • PACKERS.COM

Jonnu Smith's introduction as a Packer: 'I'm a team guy first' Green Bay Packers TE Jonnu Smith spoke with the media after being signed to the team as he prepares for the opening of the 2026 NFL regular...

SEPTEMBER 1 • PACKERS.COM

Titans cut quarterback Will Levis, Giants keep Odell Beckham Jr. as NFL teams trim their rosters

Quarterback Will Levis was waived by the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, while Odell Beckham Jr. made the New York Giants

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

5 things to know about new Packers TE Jonnu Smith Veteran tight end played for Matt LaFleur in Tennessee in 2018

AUGUST 29 • PACKERS.COM

Will sign with Packers Smith is signing a one-year contract with the Packers, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Impact Smith has been without a team since being released by the Steelers in March, but he has found a new home in Green Bay. Tucker Kraft (knee) is the established top tight end for the Packers, but the team lacks depth behind him -- particularly with Luke Musgrave (neck) on the Active/PUP list -- and Smith immediately becomes the second most intriguing tight end on the roster for fantasy purposes.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Top Landing Spots For Jonnu Smith To Help Him Climb The Fantasy Football Rankings As A Tight End Sleeper These are the top landing spots for free agent tight end Jonnu Smith, and how it would impact his fantasy football value.

JULY 10 • SI.COM

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MAY 19 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Free Agency: Who Should Sign The Biggest Names Left On The Market?

Panthers get surprise news on signing Jonnu Smith in free agency | Sporting News Carolina has a chance to keep growing its offense.

MAY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Steelers release TE Jonnu Smith Deadspin | Steelers release TE Jonnu Smith

MARCH 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Tight end Jonnu Smith released by Steelers after disappointing 2025 season

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released tight end Jonnu Smith

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Steelers took just one year to learn what Dolphins already knew about Jonnu Smith The Miami Dolphins didn't see the value in keeping Jonnu Smith on a larger contract, so they traded him. The Steelers had enough after just...

MARCH 5 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Released by Pittsburgh The Steelers released Smith on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Following a career year with the Dolphins in 2024 in which he caught 88 of 111 targets for 884 yards and eight touchdowns, Smith was reunited with OC Arthur Smith in Pittsburgh via trade last offseason. Despite the familiarity, Smith found himself in a three- and four-way committee at tight end with the Steelers and never seemed to gel with Aaron Rodgers. Across 17 regular-season games, Smith caught just 38 of 54 targets for 222 yards and two scores. He'll certainly be looking for a team with a less crowded depth chart. The move saves Pittsburgh $7 million against the salary cap.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers should dump failed trade experiment for breakout NFL Combine star The Pittsburgh Steelers failed to coax production out of Jonnu Smith last season, and a potential replacement for his role just dominated at...

FEBRUARY 28 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Production tanks in Pittsburgh Smith secured 38 of 54 targets for 222 yards and two touchdowns across 17 regular-season games with the Steelers in 2025.

Impact Smith posted a career-best 88-884-8 line on 111 targets with the Dolphins in 2024, but offseason contract disputes led to his being traded to Pittsburgh, where his receiving production plummeted in a run-first offense designed by Arthur Smith (now at Ohio State). It's hard to imagine a worse scenario for the 30-year-old tight end to have found himself in. The arrival of new head coach Mike McCarthy could provide a new spark on offense, but even if things change for the better, Smith may not have a path to re-emerging as a consistent fantasy contributor due to the involvement of fellow tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington (forearm). Smith has one more year under contract.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

What’s Next: Without Mike Tomlin, Steelers Face Harsh Reality of a Rebuild

After 19 straight years without a losing record, the Steelers might be in for a rough 2026. But that might not be such a bad thing.

JANUARY 13 • FOX SPORTS

What’s Next: Without Mike Tomlin, Steelers Face Harsh Reality of a Rebuild

Cleared to play vs. Houston Smith (glute) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's AFC wild-card game against the Texans, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a glute injury. He was able to log a full session Saturday, which was enough for him to fade an injury designation for Monday's playoff game. Smith logged just one catch (on two targets) for two yards during the Steelers' regular-season finale against the Ravens, and he'll operate as a rotational option in the passing game behind fellow tight end Pat Freiermuth.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Friday Smith (glute) was limited at practice Friday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith worked fully Thursday, so his addition to the Steelers' injury report a day later is notable. Added context regarding the tight end's status for Monday night's playoff opener against the Texans is slated to arrive via Pittsburgh's final injury report Saturday. Though Smith had a five-catch effort in Week 17 (when No. 1 wideout DK Metcalf was unavailable), his production during the regular season was sporadic, resulting in a 38/222/2 receiving line (on 54 targets) in 17 contests, a pace well off the career-best numbers he logged with Miami in 2024.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal output in Week 18 Smith secured one of two targets for two yards while rushing once for two yards during Sunday's 26-24 win over Baltimore.

Impact Smith tied his season-high mark with five receptions during last week's loss to the Browns, but he wasn't as involved in the passing game in Week 18 while playing 44 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Although Darnell Washington (forearm) will remain sidelined to begin the playoffs, Smith is unlikely to be a reliable contributor for Pittsburgh during postseason play. He secured just 38 of 54 yards for 222 yards and two touchdowns while rushing nine times for 70 yards and a score while appearing in all 17 games during the regular season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in receptions Sunday Smith secured all five targets for 18 yards while rushing twice for nine yards during Sunday's 13-6 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Smith has had inconsistent production for most of the regular season, but he's topped 20 yards from scrimmage in three consecutive games. Although he was on the field for just 41 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Week 17, his five targets marked his highest total since Week 9 against the Colts. Smith's involvement in the passing game could remain elevated in next week's win-or-go-home matchup against the Ravens since Darnell Washington sustained a broken arm in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to Cleveland.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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