The Miami Dolphins are in talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers to trade Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steel City, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Smith, who was Miami's lone Pro Bowl selection last season, expressed interest in a reworked contract with the Dolphins that was set to pay him $4.8 million this season. Instead of reworking Smith's contract, Miami would prefer to trade him.
The 29-year-old Smith caught 88 passes for 884 yards and eight touchdowns last season for the Dolphins. The reception and receiving yard marks were both career-highs, and Smith's eight scores tied a career-high. All three of those marks also set Miami franchise records for a tight end.
Smith would prefer to remain with Miami on a new contract, but a trade could be imminent.
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