News that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins were engaged in trade talks centered around veteran tight end Jonnu Smith late last week certainly raised some eyebrows, due to Smith’s familiarity with Steelers’ offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and Pittsburgh needing another pass-catching weapon after trading away wide receiver George Pickens this offseason.
The fit would make sense for the Steelers, but it seems that it’s all about leverage for Smith as he wants a new deal from the Dolphins.
According to Smith’s agent Drew Rosenhaus, who spoke with The Miami Herald, his client wants to remain with the Dolphins due to his longtime ties with South Florida dating back to college.