Durham Smythe - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Involvement plummets in 2024 Smythe failed to secure his lone target during Miami's 32-20 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Smythe's production totals declined notably due to the ascension of tight end Jonnu Smith in 2024, but to see him finish with just nine catches for 57 yards (on 17 targets) while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games was a more significant step back than anticipated. Though Smythe has one year remaining on his contract, the Dolphins have a potential 'out' this offseason for only $2.7 million in dead cap, a route that the team could realistically opt to take.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in only target Week 2 Smythe secured his only target for eight yards during Thursday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.

Impact Smythe played 43 percent of offensive snaps Thursday, forming a rotation at the tight end position with Julian Hill and Jonnu Smith. It was Smith who led the position in receiving, securing six of seven targets for 53 yards, though he tied Smythe at 43 percent of offensive snaps. With Skylar Thompson likely to start Week 3 against the Seahawks, and as long as Tua Tagovailoa remains in the concussion protocol, Miami's passing game seems set to decline until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No catches on three targets Smythe failed to secure any of his three targets during Sunday's 20-17 win over Jacksonville.

Impact Smythe interestingly drew one more target than offseason addition Jonnu Smith, though the latter TE was able to secure one of those looks for seven yards. Though Smythe is the better blocker and Smith the better pass-catcher, Miami seems willing to deploy both tight ends relatively interchangeably. Smythe, though, notably lacks the YAC abilities that Smith has previously demonstrated, so he'll only warrant fantasy consideration in the deepest of formats Week 2 versus Buffalo on Thursday Night Football.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tua Tagovailoa finds Durham Smythe up the seam for 20 yards Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa find tight end Durham Smythe up the seam for 20 yards.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • NFL.COM

Tagovailoa's 21-yard strike to Smythe gets Fins into Cowboys territory Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's 21-yard strike to Durham Smythe gets Fins into Dallas Cowboys territory.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • NFL.COM

Good to go versus Cowboys Smythe (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Smythe was limited in all three of Miami's practices during the week, but there's no concern over his availability come Sunday. He continues to see plenty of playing time but is used primarily for blocking in a Miami offense that predominantly features its wide receivers and running backs in the passing game.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy with Tyreek Hill absent Smythe secured all four of his targets for 32 yards during Sunday's 30-0 win over the Jets.

Impact Smythe functioned as Miami's second leading receiver with Tyreek Hill (ankle) sidelined versus New York, though it was Jaylen Waddle (8-142-1) who stole the show. Still, Smythe logged his highest target and yardage totals since Week 4, so if Hill is unable to suit up again Week 16 versus the Cowboys, he could warrant consideration as an emergency fantasy option for teams in need of a spot-start tight end.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another quiet performance Smythe secured two of three targets for 16 yards during Monday's 28-27 loss to the Titans.

Impact Smythe handled a substantially larger role than rookie Julian Hill in Monday's loss, a gap which had narrowed over the past three games, but he couldn't notch notable fantasy production with the increased opportunities. Pending the status of top wideout Tyreek Hill (ankle) for Sunday's game against the Jets, it's possible Smythe could get a chance to factor into the gameplan more as a pass catcher.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Monday Smythe (ankle) does not carry an injury designation and is cleared to play Monday against the Titans, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports

Impact After not practicing Thursday, Smythe was able to participate both of the following days which has cleared him for Week 14. The 28-year-old is the top tight end on his team but has been limited to 18 catches for 178 yards and zero touchdowns on the year as he serves mostly as a blocker on a team with dynamic receivers that get the bulk of the targets.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking Down the Week 11 Dolphins-Raiders Inactive Info Jeff Wilson Jr. and Durham Smythe highlight a Dolphins inactive list made up entirely of offensive players

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Breaking Down the Week 11 Dolphins-Raiders Inactive Info Jeff Wilson Jr. and Durham Smythe highlight a Dolphins inactive list made up entirely of offensive players

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Questionable for Frankfurt game Smythe (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smythe had a walking boot on after the 31-17 Week 8 win over New England, but he managed to log limited practices Thursday and Friday after failing to practice Wednesday. That's the same practice schedule that running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) followed heading into Sunday morning's game in Frankfurt, but Mostert avoided an injury designation, suggesting Smythe is lagging behind his teammate in his recovery. The tight end's availability will be determined 90 minutes before Sunday's 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Thursday Smythe (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smythe was in a walking boot following last Sunday's Week 8 win over the Patriots and missed Wednesday's opening practice in Germany. He's since shed the boot and appears to have a decent shot of suiting up this Sunday against the Chiefs. Despite playing 76 percent of the Dolphins' offensive snaps through eight weeks, Smythe has just 14 catches for 151 scoreless yards on 19 targets.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Thursday Smythe (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Smythe didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, Smythe was sporting a walking boot following Sunday's win over the Patriots, so the tight end's absence from practice Wednesday isn't unexpected. Smythe now has two more chances to return to the field ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs in Frankfurt, Germany. If Smythe is out this weekend, Julian Hill would be the next man up for snaps at tight end.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins might be forced to limit Durham Smythe's involvement Could the boot on Durham Smythe’s left foot impact his practice and game participation in the coming weeks for the Miami Dolphins?

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dolphins might be forced to limit Durham Smythe's involvement Could the boot on Durham Smythe’s left foot impact his practice and game participation in the coming weeks for the Miami Dolphins?

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sports walking boot Smythe (foot) secured all three of his targets for 28 yards during Sunday's 31-17 win over the Patriots. He was spotted in a walking boot after the contest, Barry Jackson of the M...

Impact Smythe appears to have picked up a foot injury during Miami's divisional win over New England, but it remains to be seen whether he will have to miss any time. Coach Mike McDaniel said Smythe is "as tough as they come" and "will battle through that" when asked about the tight end's injury Monday. Rookie Julian Hill and veteran Tyler Kroft would be in line for expanded roles Week 9 versus the Chiefs if Smythe needs to spend time on the sideline. The Dolphins have a bye coming up Week 10.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another quiet game Smythe was not targeted during Sunday's 31-17 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Smythe now has gone three consecutive games without recording any receiving yardage, with just one target over that span. Though he played 92 percent of offensive snaps against the Eagles, the early-season days of Smythe being involved in the receiving game now feel like a distant memory. Since starting left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) went down Week 4 against the Bills, it likely isn't a coincidence that Smythe has been forced to operate almost entirely as a blocker. Even in fantasy formats that start two tight ends, managers may want to look elsewhere as the Dolphins take on the Patriots in Week 8.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Tua Tagovailoa's Fourth-and-7 Pass Hits Durham Smythe for Conversion Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's fourth-and-7 pass hits tight end Durham Smythe for a conversion.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Durham Smythe catches for a 18-yard Gain vs. Los Angeles Chargers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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AUGUST 17, 2023

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