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Jonnu Smith Trade Fantasy Fallout: Winners and Losers After Move to Steelers

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Jonnu Smith has been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers as part of the deal that sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Dolphins. The move clutters the tight end room in Pittsburgh and leaves Miami without a real TE1. Here’s how it affects fantasy value on both sides.

Fantasy Winners After the Jonnu Smith Trade

Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle (Dolphins)

Smith’s departure frees up over 100 targets. That’s a boost for both receivers, especially in short and intermediate routes. Expect even more concentration in Miami’s passing game.

De’Von Achane (Dolphins)

Achane could see more motion and screen usage with Smith gone. He’s already efficient with touches, and this creates extra opportunity in PPR formats.

Fantasy Losers After the Jonnu Smith Trade

Jonnu Smith (Steelers)

This is a downgrade. Smith goes from starting in Miami to sharing snaps with Pat Freiermuth in a low-volume pass offense. He’s not draftable as a TE1 and is now a weekly gamble.

Pat Freiermuth (Steelers)

Freiermuth loses value with Smith in town. Two-TE sets will limit his targets and routes. He’s no longer a safe mid-tier option.

Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins)

Loses a reliable safety valve. The offense gets narrower, and Tua gets riskier, especially in games where defenses take away the deep ball.

Miami’s Tight Ends

Pharaoh Brown, Julian Hill, and Tanner Conner offer nothing for fantasy. None project as fantasy-valuable starters. Miami may trade for help, but until then, this position is a dead zone.

What Happens Next With the Dolphins Tight End Depth Chart?

There’s no clear replacement for Smith in-house. Brown is a blocker. Hill and Conner don’t move the needle. Rookie Jalin Conyers isn’t ready. Miami is reportedly exploring trade options, with names like Dallas Goedert and Michael Mayer mentioned. Until they add someone, this is a position to ignore.

Fantasy Stock Changes After the Jonnu Smith Trade

Player Team Fantasy Effect
Jonnu Smith Steelers 📉 Stock down – enters TE committee
Pat Freiermuth Steelers 📉 Stock down – reduced target share
Tyreek Hill Dolphins 📈 Stock up – more short-area volume
Jaylen Waddle Dolphins 📈 Stock up – additional slot work
De’Von Achane Dolphins 📈 Stock up – potential receiving bump
Tua Tagovailoa Dolphins 📉 Stock down – loses safety valve

Takeaway for Fantasy Drafters

Smith’s value dips. Freiermuth’s value dips. Hill, Waddle, and Achane all get a small boost. The Dolphins tight end room becomes unplayable unless they make a trade. Monitor the news, but there’s nothing to chase yet.