Report: Steelers had trade talks with Dolphins to acquire Pro Bowl TE Jonnu Smith
Steel City trade buzz has begun to heat up!
On Thursday, insider Adam Schefter reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers had trade talks with the Miami Dolphins to acquire Pro Bowl TE Jonnu Smith.
Schefter explained that these trade talks arose from Smith's desire for a reworked contract:
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"Those talks came after Smith expressed an interest in reworking his deal that is scheduled to pay him $4.8 million this season. With Smith seeking a new contract, Miami has sought a trade partner."
The longtime NFL insider also hinted that Smith prefers to stay with the Dolphins on a reworked deal — but a trade to Pittsburgh could be in the cards, as the tight end has a strong connection to Steelers OC Arthur Smith.
The 29-year-old Pro Bowler spent time with Pittsburgh's offensive coordinator during their days in Tennessee, when Arthur was the Titans' tight ends coach and later offensive coordinator. They reunited again in Atlanta for the 2023 season — before Arthur was fired on January 8, 2024.
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