Steelers Release TE Jonnu Smith, Save Cap Space

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NFL News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready! The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing Titan, John New Smith. He joined the team last year in a trade with the Miami Dolphins that also involved the Minka Fitzpatrick and Jalen Ramsey ahead of the 2025 season. Smith came off his first career pro-Bull nod in 2024 and reunited with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith from their days together in. Tennessee and Atlanta. Still, he struggled to fit into the offense, posting just 38 catches for 222 yards and two receiving touchdowns. Plus, 70 rushing yards and one more score. The move comes with a new coaching staff under head coach, Mike McCarthy, an offensive coordinator, Brian Angeliqueo, who decided to part ways as Smith, headed into the final year of his deal. Releasing him frees up about $7 million in cap space for the Steelers in 2026. At 30 years old, Smith now hits free agency with the legal tampering

1:04period starting March 9th. Pittsburgh still has Pat Fryermuth and Darnell Washington locked in at tight end, while Connor Hayward is due to become a free agent in the new. Legueer. Well, a message from our sponsor supports today's story. Lay back, press play, let the pillow do the rest.