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7/15/25 | Steelers Have Big Plans for New Weapon. Jonnu Smith is a bit of a unicorn, at least by tight end standards, and he should carve out a sizable role with the Pittsburgh Steelers this season. While appearing on 97.3 The Fan, ESPN's Brooke Pryor stated that she believes Arthur Smith will make ample use of Jonnu's versatility. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/pittsburgh-st... |
7/14/25 | Tight end Jonnu Smith reveals that he and Jalen Ramsey had conversations about the Steelers before they were traded to Pittsburgh. It was brewing. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/tight-end-jonnu-s... |
7/13/25 | Jonnu Smith Makes Feelings Clear on Fit With ‘Historic’ QB-HC Duo Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin After Dolphins Exit. After a surprise trade to the Steelers, Jonnu Smith is excited and honored to work with the duo of Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jonnu-smith-ste... |
7/13/25 | Jonnu Smith Makes Feelings Clear on Fit With ‘Historic’ QB-HC Duo Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin After Dolphins Exit. After a surprise trade to the Steelers, Jonnu Smith is excited and honored to work with the duo of Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jonnu-smith-ste... |
7/13/25 | ESPN Analyst Pours Cold Water Over Jonnu Smith’s Impact For Steelers: ‘Shouldn’t Ignore The Previous Seven Seasons’. The addition of Jonnu Smith gives the Steelers arguably the deepest tight end room in the league, but as an afterthought to a larger trade. Jalen Ramsey drew the initial headlines, coming over from Miami, before we learned the Steelers shipped Minkah Fitzpatrick. We only learned later that day that the Dolphins also threw in […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/07/espn-analyst-pou... |
7/12/25 | Steve Palazzolo Likes Jonnu Smith As Steelers Weapon If You Don’t ‘Force The Ball To Him A Ton’. The Steelers didn’t acquire Jonnu Smith as just an afterthought, but do they know precisely how they will use him? While he has played under Steelers OC Arthur Smith in different capacities over the years, this is a new situation. The good thing is that he is a pure addition, not somebody they have to […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/07/steve-palazzolo-... |
7/12/25 | Steve Palazzolo Likes Jonnu Smith As Steelers Weapon If You Don’t ‘Force The Ball To Him A Ton’. The Steelers didn’t acquire Jonnu Smith as just an afterthought, but do they know precisely how they will use him? While he has played under Steelers OC Arthur Smith in different capacities over the years, this is a new situation. The good thing is that he is a pure addition, not somebody they have to […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/07/steve-palazzolo-... |
7/11/25 | Dolphins could create 'nightmare scenario' signing $80M veteran with 68 TDs to pair with Tyreek Hill. The Dolphins are playing with fire offensively after trading Jonnu Smith and replacing him with Darren Waller. However, they could add a veteran WR to create a deadly trio. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/dolphins-could-cr... |
7/11/25 | Jets Trade Proposal Reunites WR With Aaron Rodgers On Steelers. NFL observers were confused when the Dolphins traded cornerback Jalen Ramsey, tight end Jonnu Smith, and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Steelers for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. There were a lot of head-scratching elements to think about, but from the Jets' perspective, their divisional rival seemed to get worse. Pittsburgh now has one too many tight ends, and Smith's arrival might push 2023 third-round pick Darnell Washington to the trade block. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/news/jets-trade-propos... |
7/11/25 | New Steelers jersey number for TE Jonnu Smith revealed after blockbuster trade. Steelers Pro Bowl TE Jonnu Smith appears to have had his 2025 jersey number revealed on the team’s official website following his trade from Miami. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/steelers-jersey-n... |
7/07/25 | Dolphins Predicted to Land 12-TD TE in 2026 NFL Draft After Trading Jonnu Smith to Steelers. After trading Pro Bowl TE Jonnu Smith to the Steelers, the Dolphins are predicted to find his long-term replacement in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/dolphins-predic... |
7/07/25 | Now On Fifth Team, Jonnu Smith Asserts Control Over His Own Narrative. Veteran TE Jonnu Smith prioritized feeling appreciated this offseason, prompting his trade to the Steelers, part of controlling his narrative. Even though he is now on his fifth team in his NFL career, he maintains that this is based on his preferences. Although he can’t control all of his circumstances, he argues he has been […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/07/now-on-fifth-tea... |
7/07/25 | Now On Fifth Team, Jonnu Smith Asserts Control Over His Own Narrative. Veteran TE Jonnu Smith prioritized feeling appreciated this offseason, prompting his trade to the Steelers, part of controlling his narrative. Even though he is now on his fifth team in his NFL career, he maintains that this is based on his preferences. Although he can’t control all of his circumstances, he argues he has been […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/07/now-on-fifth-tea... |
7/06/25 | Dolphins' Jonnu Smith dealt where he's 'most valued and appreciated'. Former Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith shared his initial thoughts on being dealt to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/dolphins-jonnu-sm... |
7/06/25 | How Is Darnell Washington’s Future Affected By Trade For Jonnu Smith?. How is Darnell Washington’s future affected by the Steelers’ addition of Jonnu Smith, if at all? The Steelers appear to be high on Darnell Washington—and yet they brought in another tight end, a Pro Bowler. What does the arrival of Jonnu Smith mean for his future with the Steelers, assuming it means something? It’s reasonable […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/07/how-is-darnell-w... |
7/06/25 | How Is Darnell Washington’s Future Affected By Trade For Jonnu Smith?. How is Darnell Washington’s future affected by the Steelers’ addition of Jonnu Smith, if at all? The Steelers appear to be high on Darnell Washington—and yet they brought in another tight end, a Pro Bowler. What does the arrival of Jonnu Smith mean for his future with the Steelers, assuming it means something? It’s reasonable […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/07/how-is-darnell-w... |
7/06/25 | Depot After Dark: More Warren Workouts, Jonnu Smith Stat, Upcoming Deebo Autograph Signing. A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for July 5. Jonnu Smith Broken Tackle Stat Jonnu Smith knows how to do damage after the catch. In fact, no […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/07/depot-after-dark... |
7/05/25 | Jonnu Smith Knows Steelers ‘Won’ Trade Including Jalen Ramsey For Minkah Fitzpatrick. If the Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith for Minkah Fitzpatrick trade will elicit debate for years, Smith won’t be participating. The new Steelers tight end knows exactly which side came out on top. As you might guess, it’s the side he is now a part of, but it’s up to him to prove it. Smith […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/07/jonnu-smith-know... |
7/05/25 | Steelers' Jonnu Smith gets brutally honest on 'sting' of trade from Dolphins. Jonnu Smith didn't see this offseason taking him away from South Florida, but now he's gearing up for a new chapter with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Miami Dolphins traded the veteran tight end in a deal that also sent cornerback Jalen Ramsey packing, shaking things up for both teams as they head into training camp. Breaking his silence on Wednesday night, Smith shared that the news caught him off guard. “I didn't see this coming, especially after how my season went,” he said during an appearance on Terron Armstead's podcast. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/s... |
7/04/25 | Fins, Steelers swap Ramsey, Fitzpatrick in trade. The Dolphins have agreed to trade All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steelers in exchange for All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a pick swap. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45617415/steel... |