Rumors are rapidly spreading about Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith being traded. In particular, a reunion with old head coach Arthur Smith is possibly in the works. Arthur Smith was the Atlanta Falcons head coach in 2023 and is now the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

These rumors have caused Jonnu Smith to fall on Underdog 5.3 spots in the last week into the middle of round 9. The hesitation for drafters to click on Jonnu is in large part due to the fact that he had a not so nice 69 total targets in 2023. Drafters prefer the TE4 finish Jonnu had on 111 targets in 2024 and see splitting time with Pat Freiermuth in Pittsburgh as a negative. 

A trade to the Steelers would plummet Smith’s ADP and dynasty stock, but it is wise to consider that he also wants a new contract from the Dolphins. These trade rumors may just be one element of negotiations along the way to a new contract. Should Smith get traded, expect Jaylen Waddle’s price point to rise in all formats. 

Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)