MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Rumors have been swirling concerning the Miami Dolphins presumably buying and selling tight end Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers, however that transfer doesn’t seem to be within the playing cards.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter mentioned Pittsburgh is not anticipated to pursue a deal for Smith, regardless of his preliminary experiences.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel addressed the hypothesis on Tuesday, saying Smith stays a key a part of Miami’s offense and that buying and selling him isn’t one thing the group is concentrated on proper now.
The 29-year-old tight end signed a two-year, $8.4 million contract with the Dolphins final offseason.
He made a big effect in his first 12 months in Miami, ending with 88 receptions for 884 yards and eight touchdowns — incomes the group’s solely Pro Bowl nod in 2024.
However, experiences counsel Smith is looking for a elevate heading into the ultimate 12 months of his deal. If Miami isn’t prepared to meet his calls for, a trade may nonetheless occur — although probably not with Pittsburgh.
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