One-time Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith is on the move again.
Smith has been informed he's being released by the Pittsburgh Steelers after a single season with the team, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. It’s a move that will save the club $7 million on the salary cap.
The 30-year-old was traded by the Miami Dolphins to the Steelers last offseason and had one year remaining on his contract. He’s played on four teams over the last four seasons (New England Patriots, Atlanta Falcons, Dolphins and Steelers).
Smith began his NFL career with four years on the Tennessee Titans. He made his lone Pro Bowl during 2024 for Miami, producing career bests of 88 receptions, 884 receiving yards and eight touchdown catches.
The Steelers had a logjam at tight end last year with Smith, Pat Freiermuthand Darnell Washington. Smith recorded just 38 grabs for 222 yards and two TDs. Freiermuth and Washington are both under contract for next season.
Smith will now join a free-agent tight pool highlighted by Cade Otton and Isaiah Likely.