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Steelers release TE Jonnu Smith

By Thomson Reuters Mar 5, 2026 | 5:08 PM

Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith was released Thursday as Pittsburgh begins reshaping its ​roster around the scheme ‌of new head coach Mike McCarthy.

Smith had 38 receptions for 222 yards and two touchdowns in 2025.

Smith, ‌30, ​was acquired by ⁠the Steelers from ⁠the Dolphins in the trade involving defensive backs Jalen Ramsey and Minkah Fitzpatrick.

In 141 career ​games (91 starts) for the Tennessee Titans (2017-20), New England ⁠Patriots (2021-22), Atlanta Falcons (2023), ⁠Dolphins (2024) and Steelers, Smith ​has 345 receptions for 3,529 yards ​and 30 touchdowns.

The team also ‌confirmed offensive lineman Calvin Anderson was released on Thursday.

Anderson appeared in 59 career games ⁠with 14 starts since entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent with ⁠the ‌Patriots in 2019.

Anderson ⁠was signed by the ​Steelers ‌during the 2024 season ​and appeared ⁠in four games before being placed on injured reserve. He was activated for the wild-card loss at Baltimore in 2024.

–Field ​Level Media