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Packers Sign Jonnu Smith To One-Year Deal

The veteran tight end gives Green Bay a proven receiving option to plug a thin position after Luke Musgrave entered the PUP list with a neck injury.

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Nov 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (81) makes a catch against Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
The Green Bay Packers are reportedly adding veteran tight end Jonnu Smith. .

Overview

  • The Packers agreed to sign Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract on Thursday, with Rosenhaus Sports and multiple outlets confirming the move.
  • Smith is a nine-year veteran with about 345 catches for 3,529 yards and 30 career touchdowns and he earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2024 after a career-high season with the Miami Dolphins.
  • His production fell to 38 catches for 222 yards with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 and Pittsburgh released him in March 2026, which left him available on a low-risk one-year deal.
  • The addition pushes younger tight ends such as Drake Dabney closer to the 53-man cut line or the practice squad and restores experienced pass-catching depth behind Tucker Kraft.
  • Matt LaFleur’s prior work with Smith in Tennessee in 2018 should speed Smith’s integration and gives Green Bay flexibility to manage Musgrave’s recovery and Kraft’s early workload.