DURHAM SMYTHE NEWS

Closer Look at Key Miami Dolphins OTA Topics Is Vic Fangio bringing in one of his former NFL standouts to help coach Dolphins? Could Durham Smythe do more for Miami’s offense?

MAY 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

The Boys Are Back: Bradley Chubb, Durham Smythe Excited For Dolphins Future Linebacker Bradley Chubb and tight end Durham Smythe spoke with media members Tuesday and expressed their excitement for the upcoming season...

APRIL 26, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Durham Smythe - April 25 | Press Conference Tight end Durham Smythe spoke to the media on April 25, 2023.

APRIL 25, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Miami Dolphins TE Durham Smythe Still Giving Good Friend Mike Gesicki Grief Mike Gesicki may be a member of the New England Patriots now, but nothing has changed as far as Durham Smythe is concerned, and that include...

APRIL 25, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Durham Smythe Extension Good Business for Miami Dolphins Signing tight end Durham Smythe through the 2025 season makes sense in a couple of different ways for the Miami Dolphins

APRIL 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dolphins re-sign TE Durham Smythe for two more seasons The Miami Dolphins re-signed tight end Durham Smythe to a two-year extension that runs through the 2025 season, with NFL Network reporting t...

APRIL 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dolphins re-sign TE Durham Smythe for two more seasons The Miami Dolphins re-signed tight end Durham Smythe to a two-year extension that runs through the 2025 season, with NFL Network reporting t...

APRIL 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dolphins sign tight end Durham Smythe to contract extension The Miami Dolphins signed tight end Durham Smthye to a contract extension on Monday.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Dolphins sign tight end Durham Smythe to contract extension The Miami Dolphins signed tight end Durham Smthye to a contract extension on Monday.

APRIL 3, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Dolphins extend TE Durham Smythe through 2025 season

The Dolphins re-signed tight end Durham Smythe to a contract extension through the 2025 season

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami Dolphins Sign Durham Smythe to Contract Extension The Miami Dolphins have signed tight end Durham Smythe to a contract extension through the 2025 season.

APRIL 3, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Production drops in 2022 Smythe secured 15 of 20 targets for 129 yards and one score across 16 games with Miami in the 2022 regular season. He also handled two carries for one yard and a touchdown.

Impact Smythe and Mike Gesicki both saw their receiving stats plummet under first-year head coach Mike McDaniel, whose arrival coincided with the Dolphins' usage of two-tight-end sets dropping off significantly. Gesicki is headed for free agency this offseason while Smythe is entering the final year of his contract in 2023, but that hardly guarantees that Smythe will see the overwhelming share of snaps at tight end in 2023. Even if he does, Smythe will operate primarily as a blocker and is unlikely to handle heavy volume as a pass catcher.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high yards in finale Smythe secured three of five targets for 39 yards during Sunday's 11-6 win over the Jets.

Impact Smythe recorded his best receiving performance of the year in Miami's regular-season finale, a game which saw Skylar Thompson rely heavily on short-yardage completions to tight ends and running backs. If Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) or Teddy Bridgewater (finger) is healthy enough to suit up for Sunday's playoff matchup in Buffalo, it would stand to reason that Smythe will revert to his normal role, which involves more blocking than route running.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Skylar Thompson Throws to Durham Smythe for 26-yards Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson throws 26-yard pass to tight end Durham Smythe.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Held to one catch again Smythe secured his only target for nine yards during Sunday's 23-21 win over the Patriots.

Impact Smythe has put together three straight games with just one catch, and he's still looking for his first receiving score of the season. The tight end remains off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 18 regular-season finale against the Jets, while Mike Gesicki (four targets and one score Sunday) is at least showing signs of life.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records one catch Smythe secured his only target for eight yards during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Packers.

Impact Smythe played 62 percent of offensive snaps during Sunday's loss, but his role once again involved more blocking than receiving work. Considering that Smythe hasn't topped 25 receiving yards yet in a game this season, he can safely be left off the fantasy radar when the Dolphins take on the Patriots in a must-win Week 17 divisional contest.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Green Bay Smythe (quadriceps) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The tight end should be good to go without any restrictions after a full practice Friday. Smythe gets plenty of playing time but is used primarily as a blocker in a Dolphins offense that isn't hurting for options in the passing game.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another limited practice Smythe (quadriceps) was a limited participant during practice Thursday.

Impact Smythe has now been limited during each of the first two practices to begin Week 16 prep. The 27-year-old was also limited with quad and knee injuries last Tuesday before working his way back in full before Saturday's loss to Buffalo. While it's unclear if he's dealing with the same quad issue Week 16, Smythe will have another practice to increase his activity before the Dolphins have to assign him an official status for Sunday's game against the Packers.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in full practice Smythe (quadriceps/knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Saturday's game in Buffalo after practicing fully Thursday, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Despite appearing on the Dolphins' Week 15 injury report with two different issues, Smythe still managed to practice in some capacity Tuesday through Thursday. He should be ready to handle his usual role Sunday as the Dolphins' top tight end, with his blocking prowess going a long way toward him dwarfing Mike Gesicki's snap counts over the past two games. Though he's cleared a 60 percent snap share on both of those occasions while Gesicki has been held under 40 percent both times, Smythe has produced only two receptions for 21 yards between those contests.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited on Tuesday's estimate Smythe (quad/knee) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Smythe appears to have picked up a combination of both quad and knee issues during Sunday's loss to the Chargers, putting his Week 15 availability in question. The 27-year-old will have two more chances to ramp back up to full speed in practice in order to avoid carrying an injury designation into Saturday's contest against Buffalo.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not targeted in loss Smythe was not targeted during Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Smythe logged his fifth game of the season without a target during Sunday night's loss. Elsewhere, Mike Gesicki drew two targets but went without a catch for the third straight game. The tight end position has been one to avoid for Miami in recent weeks, and that same maxim could serve fantasy managers well heading into a Week 15 matchup against the Bills.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suits up Sunday Smythe (quadriceps/knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Smythe was limited at practice Wednesday through Friday, but he'll give it a go versus Los Angeles. Through 11 games to date, the 27-year-old has recorded just nine catches on 12 targets for 75 yards and a TD, so he's not a high-percentage fantasy lineup option these days, with fellow TE Mike Gesicki also potentially factoring into the Dolphins' Week 14 pass-catching mix.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs partial activity Wednesday Smythe (quad/knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Smythe appears to have picked up both quad and knee injuries during the Dolphins' Week 13 loss to the 49ers, explaining why he opened the week in limited fashion. The 27-year-old tight end has two more chances to practice in full before the team is forced to tag him with an injury designation heading into Sunday night's matchup against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two grabs in loss Smythe secured both of his targets for 21 yards during Sunday's 33-17 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Smythe once again outperformed Mike Gesicki, who failed to catch his only target Week 14, but neither tight end has been a consistent fantasy option for fantasy managers this season. Given that Smythe is a near lock for at least 50 percent of offensive snaps, though he warrants fantasy consideration in formats that start multiple tight ends heading into a Week 14 matchup against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tua Tagovailoa Throws 19-yard pass to Durham Smythe Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws a 19-yard completion to tight end Durham Smythe.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM