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Steelers cut an underperforming tight end after just one disappointing season. Multiple outlets frame this as salary cap relief, suggesting Smith underdelivered on expectations. The $7M savings signals the team viewed him as an inefficient use of resources. Fans debate whether Pittsburgh's TE room can survive without a proven pass-catcher. Pittsburgh must address tight end depth through draft or free agency immediately.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers released Jonnu Smith (TE) on March 5, 2026. FanVerdicts covers every reported NFL move — and asks fans to weigh in on each one. Cast your Fan Verdict on this move, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — sentiment and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Sentiment C+.
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