Steelers Release Jonnu Smith, Save Salary Cap Space

0:00On March 5th, here's the latest surrounding the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially released a veteran tight-in, John U. Smith. The team announced the move on Thursday afternoon. This was no surprise, as reports leaked out on Wednesday that Pittsburgh plans to cut them loose. The decision helps the Steelers save $7 million against the salary cap. It leads behind $3.87 million in dead money, with Smith having just one year left on his deal. The Pittsburgh picked up Smith from the Miami Dolphins in the 2025 offseason. Last season, he hauled in 38 catches for 222 yards and two touchdowns over 17 games, including seven starts. Now free agent, Smith can land elsewhere soon, while the Steelers gained some financial flexibility heading into the new year. The daily news now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Some chase piece. I put my head in it.