Versatility was a big reason why the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired tight end Jonnu Smith this offseason. Months of trade rumors ultimately culminated in landing Smith in a blockbuster trade with the Miami Dolphins on June 30.
The Steelers were already set at tight end with Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington atop the depth chart. Yet Pittsburgh wanted more depth, and made the move to reunite Smith with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
It seems that early on in training camp, the Steelers are tapping into Smith’s versatility. In Thursday’s non-padded practice, Smith saw some early work out of the backfield, even taking toss plays as a true running back.