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Smith's departure opens tight end role for Freiermuth in 2026.

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Smith was the second-most used tight end for the Steelers in 2025, competing heavily with Pat Freiermuth for playing time. With Smith out of the picture in 2026, Freiermuth should have an easier time claiming the role of the team's top receiving tight end.

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the bigger issue was that Freiermuth was competing so heavily with Smith for playing time. With the latter out of the picture in 2026, Freiermuth should have an easier time claiming the role of the team's top receiving tight end.
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What did Behind the Steel Curtain say about Jonnu Smith?
Smith was the second-most used tight end for the Steelers in 2025, competing heavily with Pat Freiermuth for playing time. With Smith out of the picture in 2026, Freiermuth should have an easier time claiming the role of the team's top receiving tight end.
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STACKED tags this as a neutral fantasy football signal for Jonnu Smith (TE). Smith's departure opens tight end role for Freiermuth in 2026.
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