Browns Eye Tight End Upgrade with Jonnu Smith

0:00On April 17th, the Cleveland Browns are eyeing a tight-end upgrade, even with Harold Fanon Jr. emerging as a star. They lost David and Joku and added veteran Jack Stowe, but he's no lock for the roster. Enter Jonu Smith, a former Pittsburgh's dealer who could flip from rival to teammate in this AFC North twist. Smith had a rough year in Pittsburgh's conservative offense, splitting time with Pat Friarmooth and Arnell Washington, barely making waves. But rewind to his dolphins days, he racked up nearly 900 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. At 6 foot 3 and 248 pounds, he's built for mismatches and yards after the catch. Analysts like those at Bleacher Report see him bouncing back in the right system, especially under Brown's coach Todd Monkin, who loves versatile tight. Ends. Ends and experts buzz about filling that middle-field threat, since the draft class is raw and years away from impact. Smith's no slouch in blocking either. He opens lanes for runner Quinch and Jettkins and eases the load on Fanon.

1:03Spotry pegs his value at two years, 14.6 million, averaging 7.3 million a season, but low interest means he might go. Cheaper on a one-year deal. For a young Brown squad, grabbing this physical vet quietly plugs a gap without breaking the bank smart move if they pull the trigger and bury those.