Packers sign tight end Jonnu Smith to one-year contract
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Green Bay Packers have signed tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract, as reported by ESPN. This addition comes as part of the team's efforts to bolster their offensive lineup ahead of the upcoming season. Smith’s signing is expected to enhance the Packers’ passing game after a recent season that posed challenges for their offensive strategy. Further details on Smith's role in the team will likely emerge leading into the season.
- •Jonnu Smith signs one-year deal with the Packers.
- •Reported by ESPN on August 27, 2026.
- •Signing aims to enhance the Packers' offense.
- •Smith's role is under review heading into the season.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Packers add depth at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith to 1-year deal
- 5:31 PMESPN — Sources: Packers add TE Smith on 1-year deal
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers to sign TE Jonnu Smith
- 4:12 PMNBCSports.com — Jonnu Smith agrees to one-year deal with Packers - NBC Sports
"The Green Bay Packers have addressed their depth issues at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract. Rosenhaus Sports, which represents Smith, announced the signing in a social media post on Thursday. Smith, 31, caught 38 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns last season in 17 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who released him in March.
"The Packers are signing tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
"The Packers are adding a veteran pass-catcher to their tight end room
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:01 PMPackers add depth at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith to 1-year deal
The Green Bay Packers have addressed their depth issues at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract. Rosenhaus Sports, which represents Smith, announced the signing in a social media post on Thursday. Smith, 31, caught 38 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns last season in 17 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who released him in March.
- ESPNAug 27, 2026, 5:31 PMSources: Packers add TE Smith on 1-year deal
The Packers are signing tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 4:46 PMGreen Bay Packers to sign TE Jonnu Smith
The Packers are adding a veteran pass-catcher to their tight end room
- NBCSports.comAug 27, 2026, 4:12 PMJonnu Smith agrees to one-year deal with Packers - NBC Sports
The Packers are adding some depth to an offensive position.
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