Steelers to release TE Jonnu Smith, underscoring commitme...
The move frees up cap space and helps alleviate a depth-chart logjam.
What’s Happening
Listen up: The move frees up cap space and helps alleviate a depth-chart logjam.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing tight end Jonnu Smith, according to a league source. The move saves $7 million of Smith’s $10. (shocking, we know)
It’s a logical — even inevitable — decision for a team that had more tight ends than it knew what to do with last season.
The Details
The Steelers acquired Smith last offseason as a part of a blockbuster trade with the Dolphins , hoping he’d give tight end-friendly offensive coordinator Arthur Smith yet another weapon. With Smith, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward, the Steelers had one of the most talented, versatile and deep tight end rooms in the league — or so they thought.
In reality, two of the NFL’s 10 highest-paid tight ends (Smith and Freiermuth) on the same roster was one too many.
Why This Matters
This could change the dynamics of the sport going forward.
Sports analysts are already debating what this means for the competition.
The Bottom Line
This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more info drops.
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