The New England Patriots and tight end Jonnu Smith have agreed to terms on a four-year, $50 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Smith is 25-years-old and spent his first four years with the Tennessee Titans. His deal includes $31.25 million guaranteed, but it’s worth it for a team that hasn’t had any talent at the position since Rob Gronkowski’s retirement in 2018.
Smith’s most efficient season was in 2020, where he tallied 41 catches for 448 yards and eight touchdowns. He’s only missed four regular season games in his first four seasons and his 6-foot-3, 248 pound build allows for great blocking ability.
Former Titans’ TE Jonnu Smith reached agreement with the Patriots on a 4–year, $50 million deals that includes $31.25 million fully guaranteed, @DrewJRosenhaus told ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
The Patriots’ tight end depth now includes Smith, Ryan Izzo, Devin Asiasi, Dalton Keene and Matt LaCosse.
Patriots updated TE personnel:
🏈Jonnu Smith
🏈Ryan Izzo
🏈Devin Asiasi
🏈Dalton Keene
🏈Matt LaCosse https://t.co/dvOpj1GpqJ— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 15, 2021
New England re-signed Cam Newton, agreed to terms on Smith and a lot more is expected to come as the Patriots carry the third-most cap space in the NFL.
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