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Jonnu Smith is angling for a new contract, but NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport isn’t convinced that means he’ll be\u00a0t<\/a>raded by the Miami Dolphins\u00a0anytime soon.<\/p>\n

“He is actually a part of what the\u00a0Dolphins\u00a0want to do,”\u00a0Rapoport said of Smith in a Friday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. “It feels to me like he wants more money, but would like to stay [in Miami]. I know he wants a lot. We’ll see what they end up doing.<\/p>\n

“But going back to the [Jalen] Ramsey thing. If they are able to trade Jalen Ramsey, that’s $21 million — some of the $21 million will come off the books, depending on how much they pay. Trading Ramsey might help Jonnu Smith get the contract he wants, as well.”<\/p>\n

Smith, 29, earned Pro Bowl honors in 2024 after breaking Dolphins franchise records for receptions (88), receiving yards (884), and receiving touchdowns (8) by a tight end.<\/p>\n

However, he ranks 32nd among tight ends sorted by average salary per year. While nine tight ends are earning at least $12 million per year, Smith is set to play on the second season of a two-year, $8.4 million contract.<\/p>\n

It’s no surprise that Smith wants a sizable pay bump. How high he sets his asking price could be what determines whether or not he’s dealt elsewhere<\/p>\n

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