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Matt Urben

Ex-Falcons TE Jonnu Smith signs 2-year deal with Miami Dolphins

The Atlanta Falcons released tight end Jonnu Smith last week in a move that saved the team over $6 million in salary cap space. Smith, 28, has already found a new home, signing a two-year deal with the Miami Dolphins worth up to $10 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Smith posted a career-high 50 catches for 582 receiving yards and three touchdowns in Atlanta last season. The Falcons acquired the pass-catching tight end in a trade with the New England Patriots during the 2023 offseason. Smith was added as insurance for Kyle Pitts, who was coming off a severe knee injury.

Pitts bounced back with a 53-catch, 667-yard season in 2023, plus the Falcons aren’t expected to run as many two-tight end sets this year with Zac Robinson taking over as offensive coordinator. Check out 20 recent cap casualties that Atlanta should consider signing in free agency.

 

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