Veteran TE Jonnu Smith prioritized feeling appreciated this offseason, prompting his trade to the Steelers, part of controlling his narrative. Even though he is now on his fifth team in his NFL career, he maintains that this is based on his preferences. Although he can’t control all of his circumstances, he argues he has been the one to move on.
Drafted by the Tennessee Titans, he spent four years there, then signed a lucrative contract with the New England Patriots. For some reason, they included $31,250,000 guaranteed out of $50 million. But after two frustrating seasons, Smith says he asked for a trade.