Less than one calendar year after acquiring him via trade from the Miami Dolphins, the Pittsburgh Steelers have released TE Jonnu Smith. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Smith was being released.
Steelers are releasing tight end Jonnu Smith, per sources. The move will save the Steelers $7 million against the cap and Smith now will become an unrestricted free agent. pic.twitter.com/KEMIFKg9jQ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 5, 2026
The Steelers acquired Smith after he came off a Pro Bowl campaign in 2024 with the Miami Dolphins, catching 88 passes for 884 yards and eight touchdowns.