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Tight End Jonnu Smith Released by Steelers After Disappointing 2025 Season
The Steelers cut veteran tight end Jonnu Smith to save $7 million in salary cap space and refocus on Pat Freiermuth's role in Mike McCarthy's offense.
- On March 4, 2026, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the Pittsburgh Steelers will release veteran tight end Jonnu Smith, saving about $7 million against the salary cap.
- Expected to play a sizable role with Arthur Smith, Smith was acquired last June in a trade involving Jalen Ramsey and Minkah Fitzpatrick but never settled into Pittsburgh's offense.
- After a Pro Bowl-caliber year in Miami, Smith posted 38 receptions for 222 yards and two touchdowns, with a 46.8 PFF grade .
- With Smith gone, the Steelers now list Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington, signaling increased reliance on Freiermuth in coach Mike McCarthy's offense, while Smith hits the open market.
- Multiple teams have called about Pat Freiermuth, with interest from at least six, while Pittsburgh says he isn't available, ahead of the March 11 league start.
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Tight end Jonnu Smith released by Steelers after disappointing 2025 season
Steelers releasing former Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith in cap-saving move
Tight end Jonnu Smith will be looking for a new team. The Steelers are moving to release Smith in order to save $7 million against the cap, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday night.
·New York, United States
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Pittsburgh Steelers make first big cut, move on from star tight end
The Pittsburgh Steelers are cutting tight end Jonnu Smith, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Pittsburgh traded for Smith from the Miami Dolphins, but his lone season with the Steelers did not go according to plan.
·Harrisburg, United States
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