GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers added depth at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith on Thursday, his agency Rosenhaus Sports confirmed. Smith, 31, played last season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, appearing in all 17 games with 38 catches for 222 yards and two touchdowns. His most productive season came with the Miami Dolphins in 2024, when he recorded a career-high 884 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in his lone Pro Bowl campaign. The Packers will be his sixth NFL team.

Green Bay sought depth behind starter Tucker Kraft, who is recovering from ACL surgery but expected to be ready for the Sept. 13 season opener at the Minnesota Vikings. The position took a hit when Luke Musgrave sustained a neck injury during June minicamp and missed all of training camp, remaining on the physically unable to perform list. The only other experienced tight end on the roster is Josh Whyle, who caught just five passes in eight games last season. Behind him, Drake Dabney has played in only two career NFL games.

The Steelers released Smith ahead of the new league year, saving about $7 million in cap space. Pittsburgh had acquired Smith from the Dolphins as part of a trade that also involved Minkah Fitzpatrick and Jalen Ramsey. Smith previously spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots, and Tennessee Titans, who drafted him in the third round in 2017.