As part of the Jalen Ramsey trade, the Steelers have acquired tight end Jonnu Smith from the Dolphins in a separate trade. The deal includes a late-round pick swap, with the Steelers sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to Miami for a 2027 seventh-round pick.
Smith is also receiving a one-year, $12 million extension in the trade.
This gives the Steelers another pass catcher and shores up the cornerback position, their two biggest needs that were remaining on the roster. However, the two top safeties are now DeShon Elliott and Juan Thornhill, so I’m curious to see how exactly the Steelers plan to deploy this collection of defensive backs without Minkah Fitzpatrick. One thing is for sure: Fitzpatrick wasn’t being utilized correctly. So, now that won’t be an issue.
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3:06 pm - 06.30.2025Somewhere in TexasSteelers also acquire Smith from Dolphins
As part of the Jalen Ramsey trade, the Steelers have acquired tight end Jonnu Smith from the Dolphins in a separate trade. The deal includes a late-round pick swap, with the Steelers sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to Miami for a 2027 seventh-round pick.
Smith is also receiving a one-year, $12 million extension in the trade.
This gives the Steelers another pass catcher and shores up the cornerback position, their two biggest needs that were remaining on the roster. However, the two top safeties are now DeShon Elliott and Juan Thornhill, so I’m curious to see how exactly the Steelers plan to deploy this collection of defensive backs without Minkah Fitzpatrick. One thing is for sure: Fitzpatrick wasn’t being utilized correctly. So, now that won’t be an issue.
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