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Steelers TE Jonnu Smith defends ‘misunderstood’ teammate Jalen Ramsey

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for star cornerback Jalen Ramsey at the end of June, shipping former All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins.

Coming along with Ramsey was Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith, who caught a career-high 88 passes in 2024. Speaking to the media on Friday, Smith was asked about Ramsey and what he brings to the table as a player and teammate.

“Great guy,” Smith said. “You get a lot of people who got Jalen misunderstood. Obviously, with all the stuff that went down in Miami, what kind of things are portrayed.