Jonnu Smith agrees to one-year deal with Packers
Jonnu Smith’s one‑year pact with Green Bay spotlights a veteran tight end’s return to the NFC North
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Source diversity sample: 10TV · Yahoo Sports · Channel 3000 · Packers News · Bleacher Report · The New York Times · ESPN · NBC Sports.
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Who reported it (10)
- Packers add depth at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith to 1-year deal 10TV · 4h ago
- Packers add former Pro Bowl player days before NFL roster cuts Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Jonnu Smith finds a fresh NFL lifeline as Packers swoop in after Steelers release Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- With limited, unproven options behind Tucker Kraft at tight end, Packers add veteran depth in Jonnu Smith Channel 3000 · 4h ago
- Packers are signing veteran free agent tight end Jonnu Smith Packers News · 4h ago
- Former Dolphins weapon who wanted to return signs with NFC North team Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Jonnu Smith, Packers Reportedly Agree to Contract in NFL Free Agency After Steelers Release Bleacher Report · 4h ago
- Tight end Jonnu Smith agrees to deal with Packers: Source The New York Times · 4h ago
- Sources: Packers adding TE Jonnu Smith on one-year deal ESPN · 4h ago
- Jonnu Smith agrees to one-year deal with Packers NBC Sports · 4h ago
The brief
The New York Times cited a source for the Packers’ acquisition, while ESPN verified the one‑year term. NBC Sports and Yahoo Sports highlighted the significance for Green Bay, with Yahoo describing Smith as the former Dolphins weapon who wanted to return to an NFC North club.
Bleacher Report linked the signing to the Steelers’ decision to release him, situating the deal within the broader NFL free‑agency activity. Smith now stands poised to report to Green Bay for the upcoming season, with the one‑year contract officially in place.
The Packers’ roster will incorporate his tight‑end experience, and all coverage confirming the agreement describes it as final. He joins a unit seeking to boost its passing options.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (60% supported) Updated 3h ago.
Quick answers
When was Jonnu Smith's contract with the Packers announced?
The announcement appeared on 2026-08-27, with outlets publishing the news at 16:12 UTC.
What is the length of the deal?
The contract is a one‑year agreement.
Which teams were mentioned as his recent former affiliations?
He was previously with the Miami Dolphins and was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers before signing with Green Bay.
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