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NFL Pro Bowl TE Jonnu Smith opens up for the first time about his surprising trade from the Miami Dolphins to the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a career-best season, Smith expected a contract extension—not an exit. Hear what he had to say about the emotional journey, his disappointment with Miami, and why Pittsburgh is the fresh start he’s ready for.

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00:00A fresh start in Pittsburgh. That place turned out to be Pittsburgh. The Steelers quickly gave
00:06Smith the recognition he wanted, a one-year, $12 million extension, signaling their belief
00:12in his value as a pro-bull-caliber tight end. It's a reunion of sorts too, Steelers O.C. Arthur
00:18Smith worked with John Aback in Tennessee, and the familiarity could help Johnny get comfortable
00:23fast. Pittsburgh already has tight ends Pat Friermuth and Darnell Washington, but adding
00:29Johnny gives them one of the deepest tea rooms in the NFL. How he'll fit into the offense remains to
00:35be seen, but Johnny is more than ready for this next chapter. You always want to be where you're
00:41most valued and appreciated, he said. That's what I found in Pittsburgh. So I'm excited, bro.
00:48A fresh start in Pittsburgh. That place turned out to be Pittsburgh. The Steelers quickly gave
00:56Smith the recognition he wanted, a one-year, $12 million extension, signaling their belief in his
01:02value as a pro-bull-caliber tight end. It's a reunion of sorts too, Steelers O.C. Arthur Smith
01:09worked with John Aback in Tennessee, and the familiarity could help John Aback get comfortable
01:13fast. Pittsburgh already has tight ends Pat Friermuth and Darnell Washington, but adding
01:19Johnny gives them one of the deepest tea rooms in the NFL. How he'll fit into the offense remains
01:25to be seen, but Johnny is more than ready for this next chapter. You always want to be where
01:31you're most valued and appreciated, he said. That's what I found in Pittsburgh. So I'm excited,
01:38bro.
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