NFL Writer Names Giants 'Underrated' Fit For Former Steelers Pass Catcher

NFL Writer Names Giants 'Underrated' Fit For Former Steelers Pass Catcher originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh . Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith is still on the open market as OTAs kicked off on Monday across the NFL, but there’s a possibility he could be finding a new home soon.

Bleacher Report's Alex Kay highlighted several underrated potential landing spots for free agents and believes the New York Giants would be a strong fit for Smith. "While New York could conceivably run 13 personnel with (Isaiah) Likely, (Theo) Johnson and veteran journeyman Chris Manhertz or another of the tight ends currently battling to make the roster, it would behoove the club to sign a more established receiving threat in Smith," Kay wrote on Tuesday. "Smith has the potential to be the most dangerous pass-catcher of Big Blue's bunch.

He was a Pro Bowler as recently as the 2024 campaign, having racked up 88 catches, 884 receiving yards and eight touchdowns as a focal point in the Miami Dolphins' offense. "Although Smith is coming off a down year with the plodding Pittsburgh Steelers, he is a strong candidate to rejuvenate his career in the Big Apple. At worst, Smith will be a chain mover, scoring threat and safety valve who Harbaugh can deploy in a variety of multi-tight end formations.

" Smith has spent nine seasons in the NFL, playing four of those with the Tennessee Titans, two with the New England Patriots, and one each with the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers. In 17 games last season, Smith recorded only 222 receiving yards and two touchdowns; however, this was largely due to the Steelers often running three-tight-end sets, which limited Smith's opportunities. More NFL: Colin Cowherd Calls Out Aaron Rodgers For Being Too 'Mysterious'