After trade rumors sparked a few weeks ago, the Dolphins and Steelers are in agreement for a trade involving tight end Jonnu Smith. The Steelers get Smith who will reunite with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and the Dolphins will get a late-round pick swap in exchange. 

The nexus to the trade stems from Smith’s desire for a new contract from the Dolphins. This move is a signal that the Dolphins may be trying to shed salary in an effort to get in front of a team rebuild. This should stir up Tyreek Hill trade rumors again. 

Jonnu Smith was the TE4 in 2024 with 111 targets, 88 receptions, and 884 receiving yards. The fantasy fallout is impactful. Smith and Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth stand to siphon off target share from each other making them less appealing to draft in fantasy. For the Dolphins, it consolidates a freed up 111 targets to a more concise pie that figures to be eaten by running back De’Von Achane and wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. 

A move for a tight end may be in the works as the Dolphins now have a void. In the meantime, expect plenty of buzz to swarm back to a Tyreek Hill trade as the trade of Smith may signal to the rest of the league that the Dolphins are surefire sellers. 

Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)