JONNU SMITH NEWS

Instant analysis of Patriots agreeing to terms on a huge deal with TE Jonnu Smith This signing should change the Patriots offense.

MARCH 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Tennessee Titans lose tight end Jonnu Smith to Patriots with a 4-year, $50 million deal Former Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith has reached an agreement with the Patriots, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.

MARCH 15, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Patriots reportedly agree to four-year deal with TE Jonnu Smith Smith hit free agency last week after enjoying a career season last year with the Tennessee Titans.

MARCH 15, 2021 • BOSTON.COM

Patriots signing Jonnu Smith and Davon Godchaux to kick off free agency Ah, we love the "legal tampering period," don't we? It kicked off on Monday at noon, and the New England Patriots have already gotten to wor...

MARCH 15, 2021 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Set to Join Patriots Smith has agreed to a four-year, $50 million deal with the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Per the report, $31.25 million of Smith's deal is fully guaranteed. This aggressive move by the Patriots provides a major upgrade for the team at the tight end position. Smith, who caught 41 of his 65 targets for 448 yards and eight TDs in 15 games with the Titans last season, immediately ascends to the top of a depth chart that currently also includes Ryan Izzo, Devin Asiasi, Dalton Keeneand Matt LaCosse. Of that group, Smith profiles as the clear-cut top pass catcher and should provide QB Cam Newton with a much-needed red-zone weapon in 2021.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots agree to sign Titans TE Jonnu Smith to 4-year deal, per reports The Pats have reportedly made their first move after opening free agency with roughly $60 million in cap space.

MARCH 15, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

NFL Frenzy 03.15.21: Patriots lock up TE Jonnu Smith | Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...

MARCH 15, 2021 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

Report: Tennessee Titans won't re-sign Corey Davis, Jonnu Smith Davis and Smith are reportedly aware they won’t be returning to the Titans.

MARCH 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Jaguars poised to spend big, rebuild quickly in free agency

Free agency feels a lot like recruiting to new Jaguars coach Urban Meyer

MARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday

The term in use these days is “legal tampering.”

MARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Titans won't give Jonnu Smith franchise tag, per report Jonnu Smith had 41 catches for 448 yards last season.

MARCH 9, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Not tagged Smith won't receive a franchise tag, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Smith and Hunter Henry profile as the top free-agent TEs this offseason, likely targeting deals around $10 million per season. Smith is a reliable blocker and receiver who excels after the catch, though his route tree in Tennessee largely focused on the flats and short crossing routes. A change of scenery might come with the opportunity to expand his role as a pass catcher.

MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bills need new TE? Debating Kyle Rudolph vs. Jonnu Smith vs. Dawson Knox Brandon Beane: "It was never where the opposing defense was like, ‘Man, we’ve got to stop their tight ends from going off.’"

MARCH 5, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM

Jonnu Smith Could Be an Under-the-Radar Free Agent Steal for the Bills With Josh Allen still playing on his rookie deal, the 2021 season might be the Buffalo Bills' best shot at winning a Super Bowl. But this te...

MARCH 3, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Is Jonnu Smith the answer to Carolina Panthers TE problem? Could Jonnu Smith be the long-term answer for the Carolina Panthers at tight end following the departure of Greg Olsen last year? To say the...

MARCH 2, 2021 • CATCRAVE.COM

Seahawks should strongly go after tight end Jonnu Smith The Seattle Seahawks need to rebuild their tight end room. If the Tennessee Titans do not franchise Jonnu Smith, Seattle should sign him. Sm...

MARCH 1, 2021 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Jonnu Smith could be tight end option for Arizona Cardinals The 2021 offseason promises to be an interesting one for the Arizona Cardinals. Adding as much talent as possible should be the goal for a t...

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Bills' free-agency wish list: J.J. Watt, Jonnu Smith and Dalvin Tomlinson The Bills have the ability to create $20-$30 million in cap space this offseason by restructuring contracts and releasing players.

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Using historical comps to value top free agent tight ends, led by Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF PFF's Kevin Cole uses past stats to match 2021 free-agent tight ends with historical NFL players, comparing their range of outcomes and valu...

JANUARY 30, 2021 • PFF.COM

Titans take 1 step forward but finish 2 steps back of goal

The Tennessee Titans took one step forward by winning their first AFC South title in 12 seasons

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonnu Smith: Continue Building on that Confidence  Titans tight end Jonnu Smith addresses reporters during a virtual press conference on Thursday from Saint Thomas Sports Park.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Closes with poor performance Smith tallied one reception on two targets for eight yards in Week 17 against the Texans.

Impact Ryan Tannehill targeted only five players all game, yet the tight end corps commanded only four total targets. That limited Smith to one reception, his fourth game with one or fewer receptions on the season. Though inconsistent, Smith took another small step forward in his fourth professional campaign, racking up career-best marks in receptions, yards, targets and touchdowns despite missing one game. Smith's rookie contract will expire at the conclusion of the 2020 season, but for now his focus will remain on the team's upcoming playoff matchup against the Ravens.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eighth touchdown on SNF Smith caught three passes (seven targets) for 30 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-14 loss to Green Bay.

Impact Ryan Tannehill and the entire Tennessee passing attack struggled mightily in frigid conditions, but Smith was the beneficiary of the team's only passing touchdown of the contest, allowing the tight end to finish with a respectable fantasy output. The 24-year-old is having another modest season, eclipsing his previous season high of 439 yards by one yard Sunday. The only noticeable difference in his production has been the uptick in touchdowns (eight) after finishing with three or fewer scores in his previous three seasons as a pro. Smith's improvement as a red-zone target does boost his value at a shallow position, just don't expect elite production and you will not be disappointed. A favorable matchup against a terrible Houston defense looms in Week 17.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jonnu Smith: Short-term Memory Titans tight end Jonnu Smith speaks with reporters following Tennessee's loss to the Green Bay Packers Sunday at Lambeau Field.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM