JONNU SMITH NEWS

Why Patriots struggled, Mac Jones update, Dolphins, Bills & Jets notes

Henry McKenna breaks down what's wrong with the Patriots' offense and also analyzes the Week 1 efforts of the rest of the AFC East.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Patriots, Jonnu Smith Re-Do Contract; What Cap Space is Gained by Move? The New England Patriots gain an additional $5.3 million in salary cap space by restructuring the contract of tight end Jonnu Smith.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How does Jonnu Smith's contract restructure help the Patriots? Patriots free up significant space with Jonnu Smith contract restructure.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Jonnu Smith 8/22: "I think it's a great opportunity for us to, you know, really dial in on the mental side of things" Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith addresses the media on Monday, August 22nd, 2022..

AUGUST 22, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Logs 16 snaps Friday Smith logged 16 snaps on offense in Friday's 20-10 preseason win over the Panthers, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.

Impact Smith, who was listed in the starting lineup along with fellow tight end Devin Asiasi, didn't record a target in the contest during his abbreviated time on the field, but as Week 1 approaches, he's expected to see his share of looks from QB Mac Jones, while being part of a 1-2 TE combo that will also feature Hunter Henry, who sat out Friday's contest with an undisclosed injury. In his first campaign with the Patriots after signing a four-year, $50 million deal last March, Smith finished with 28 catches (on 45 targets) for 294 yards and a touchdown, but Evan Lazard of the Patriots' official site, among others, has noted that the 6-foot-3, 248-pounder has turned in a solid training camp, which could foreshadow something of a bounce-back effort for Smith this coming season.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Agholor, Jonnu Smith Impressing at Patriots Training Camp A lot has changed in New England heading into a third season without Tom Brady. Mac Jones and a new offense aim to build sustained success.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nelson Agholor, Jonnu Smith Impressing at Patriots Training Camp A lot has changed in New England heading into a third season without Tom Brady. Mac Jones and a new offense aim to build sustained success.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jonnu Smith 8/17: "With more experience, you just continue to progress" Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith addresses the media on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Nelson Agholor, Jonnu Smith Showing Signs of Year Two Improvements Agholor made the play of the day in Wednesday's joint practice with the Panthers.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots show signs that Belichick's draft slump is ending

The Patriots' preseason opener against the Giants showed Bill Belichick might have his draft groove back, Henry McKenna writes.

AUGUST 12, 2022

Why Patriots should explore trading Nelson Agholor

The thing that stands out most about WR Nelson Agholor is his paycheck, which the Patriots might want to shed, Henry McKenna writes.

AUGUST 10, 2022

Jonnu Smith explains what TEs coach Nick Caley excellent at his job Tight end Jonnu Smith was complementary of Nick Caley on Friday.

JULY 31, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith unconcerned with matching stats to paycheck - The Boston Globe After getting $50 million over four years in free agency, Smith produced just 28 catches and one touchdown last season.

JULY 29, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Patriots tight end Smith poised to have bounce back season

The Patriots hoped for a big return when they signed free agent tight ends Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry to deals worth a combined $87.5 million before the 2021 season

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day 3 blogservations: Jonnu Smith steps up Despite another strong day for the defense, Jonnu Smith made his share of plays on Friday.

JULY 29, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jonnu Smith 7/29: "It's about going out there and executing" Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith addresses the media on Friday, July 29, 2022.

JULY 29, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jonnu Smith: Patriots 'X-Factor' to Help QB Mac Jones? Jonnu Smith needs to be a factor in 2022. Maybe even “the X-factor.’’ Evidenced by his underwhelming first season in New England after signi...

JULY 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jonnu Smith shares biggest focus heading into '22 season New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith wakes up with "GMFB" to look forward to the '22 season.

JUNE 28, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots' Jonnu Smith on Teammate: 'So Much Dog in Him' Despite an underwhelming first year in New England in 2021, the tight end sang the praises of quarterback Mac Jones during an appearing on N...

JUNE 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jonnu Smith excited for second season with Pats and Mac Tight end Jonnu Smith made an appearance on NFL Network talking Year 2 with Pats, Mac Jones and TE University.

JUNE 27, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

WATCH: Patriots TE Jonnu Smith Makes 1-Hand Grab at OTAs The New England Patriots are counting on significant improvement from their tight end in 2022.

MAY 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Why Jonnu Smith Is Glad He's At Patriots OTAs After Skipping Last Year New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith is taking a different approach to organized team activities as he prepares for the 2022 season.

MAY 23, 2022 • NESN.COM

Jonnu Smith 5/23: "Just being here and being around the guys, building that chemistry...to me, that's what it's about" Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith addresses the media on Monday, May 23, 2022.

MAY 23, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jonnu Smith Calls Tannehill 'One of the Best Teammates' The former Tennessee Titans tight end says rookie quarterback Malik Willis should expect to have to compete for whatever he gets in the NFL.

MAY 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Titans use 6 of 9 draft picks on offense to help Tannehill

The Tennessee Titans say they need to be excellent around Ryan Tannehill to help their quarterback take them on the deep postseason run they’ve missed since the 2019 season

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS