Social media reacts to report of Dolphins' Jonnu Smith trade talks
Social media reacts to report of Dolphins' Jonnu Smith trade talks
The Dolphins have had trade discussions with the Pittsburgh Steelers about their lone Pro-Bowl selection last season, tight end Jonnu Smith, per league sources. Those talks came after Smith expressed an interest in reworking his deal that is scheduled to pay him $4.8 million this… pic.twitter.com/t4G8DqsF6s — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 29, 2025
Most of the drama surrounding the Miami Dolphins this month has revolved around the impending trade of Jalen Ramsey, but ESPN's Adam Schefter sent waves throughout social media on Thursday. Schefter reported that the Dolphins have spoken with the Pittsburgh Steelers as potential trade partners for tight end Jonnu Smith.
Schefter explained that Smith had expressed interest in a reworked deal in the final year of his two-year contract he signed with the Dolphins last offseason. However, the report also indicated that Smith would prefer to stay in Miami under a potentially reworked deal.
Last season, Smith broke the three major positional franchise records for tight ends in receptions (88), receiving yardage (884), as well as touchdowns (8) and has become a fan favorite and team leader.
Here's a sampling of the reaction to the news Thursday:
IMO: Jonnu Smith is basically gone from the Miami Dolphins. There's no way to come back from the leak about a trade with the Steelers. Once the toothpaste is out of the tube there's no way to put it back in. — Fins Sammy (@FinsSammy) May 29, 2025
Tua 🤝 Jonnu Smith📈
Miami might want to keep this duo intact.
Last season:
82% comp rate (highest QB-TE duo)
124.1 passer rating, 5 TDs, 0 INTs
44.8 EPA (team lead, 4th among QB-TE duos)
Jonnu should be extended rather than traded. 🤞🏾🔥 — LaQuan Jones (@RealDealFantasy) May 29, 2025
• Jalen Ramsey - traded.
• Jonnu Smith - traded.
• Raheem Mostert - cut.
• Jevon Holland - gone.
• Calais Campbell - gone.
• Tyreek Hill - STAYS.
Chris Grier has no idea what he's doing. pic.twitter.com/v3hu1u09OH — #1 FIN Fan 🐬 (@EliteMarino) May 29, 2025
Jonnu Smith was arguably the most underrated tight end in football last season 👀
88 receptions
884 yards
8 TDs
A legit weapon. pic.twitter.com/v2CwOqyMdM — DraftKings Network (@DKNetwork) May 29, 2025
• 4th in NFL receiving yards among TEs last season
•Tied 2nd in TDs by a TE
•Scored 48 points — more than Waddle or Hill
•Set Dolphins TE single-season franchise record: 88 catches, 884 yards, 8 TDs
But yeah, let's trade him. 🤦🏻♀️ pic.twitter.com/7EHNJmkEJi — Marisa Marino (@mustbemarisa87) May 29, 2025
Jonnu Smith was the Dolphins' No. 1 target down the stretch last season— it would be a major step back if Miami doesn't retain him https://t.co/KooPKDgCNA — Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) May 29, 2025
Passing on Tyler Warren (and not drafting any other TE) only to (potentially) trade Jonnu Smith (our 5th ranked TE last year) would be classic Dolphins
FWIW, Julian Hill was the our lowest graded TE in the NFL last year at 37.2 overall#GoPhins https://t.co/0roX0wBj7n — Ryan Smith (@PFF_RyanSmith) May 29, 2025
Jonnu Smith is a great dude
It's one thing when malcontents are unhappy but this one may sting even more in Miami Gardens
Hopefully they just work new deal https://t.co/CYz81oR1Pw — Joe Schad (@schadjoe) May 29, 2025
There is no reason for the Dolphins to trade Jonnu Smith if he wants to stay in Miami https://t.co/rHEqx6xqQl — Jake (@FinsCentral) May 29, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers barely have 5 Wr's but want 7 TE's...bruh Jonnu Smith is not the play pic.twitter.com/yE2HdLyujb — Steelers Report (@SteelersReport7) May 29, 2025
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