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Acme Packing Company fantasy football takes on Jonnu Smith
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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Jonnu Smith played 15 snaps in Week 7 as the Packers' TE3; he typically comes in for route-running situations rather than blocking opportunities.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Jonnu Smith played only nine snaps in Week 6 against Dallas, fewer than Josh Whyle (15 snaps). Smith has played 101 snaps on offense all season, significantly more than Whyle's 36, but the Week 6 snap distribution suggests a potential shift in the tight end rotation.NegativeRoleOct 11, 2026
Smith played 21 snaps in Week 5, splitting the TE2 role with Mark Redman behind starter Tucker Kraft.NegativeMatchupOct 5, 2026
Jonnu Smith was left wide open on a play where the deep thirds defender broke his coverage rules, resulting in an interception to Jordan Love. This illustrates a defensive breakdown rather than an offensive execution issue, but shows Smith was available as an option in the Packers' quick-read passing game.PositiveMatchupOct 5, 2026
Smith caught a 19-yard completion on the play immediately following Glover's holding penalty in the fourth quarter, which erased the penalty and negated its consequence.NegativeUsageSep 25, 2026
Jonnu Smith played 20 snaps in Week 3 as the backup tight end to Tucker Kraft.NegativeRoleSep 20, 2026
Jonnu Smith played 12 snaps against the Jets (44 on season) as the third tight end in the Packers' rotation.PositiveDepth ChartSep 18, 2026
Smith is projected to be active on the game-day roster for Week 2 against the Jets. The Packers kept all four tight ends active in Week 1 against Minnesota, and Van Ness projects they will do the same in Week 2, with Kraft, Smith, Mark Redman, and Josh Whyle all expected to suit up.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
Smith gave the Packers 32 snaps on Sunday, lining up in-line, in H-back/wing looks, in the slot, and out wide. That's valuable versatility, and if he can do that in addition to providing the occasional catch, he's more than worth whatever the Packers paid for him as a late-camp signing. He produced a longer catch (43 yards) in one game with the Packers than Luke Musgrave did in his entire Packers career (35 regular season games).PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Jonnu Smith played 32 snaps and was involved in the passing game alongside Tucker Kraft, combining for five total receptions and 115 yards, establishing him as a secondary tight end option.PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026
Smith was found wide open by Jordan Love for a big gain of 43 yards to get inside the 10-yard line during the Packers' second-half drive.PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026
Jonnu Smith was listed as the second-string tight end on the Packers' first depth chart of the regular season, ahead of Josh Whyle and Mark Redman. Head coach Matt LaFleur believes Smith can hit the ground running because Smith previously played for LaFleur with the Tennessee Titans and also played for Arthur Smith, a former LaFleur assistant, in 2023 with Atlanta and 2025 with Pittsburgh. The coaching familiarity and prior experience in the system suggest immediate integration and playing-time opportunity.NegativeValueSep 9, 2026
Jonnu Smith signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Green Bay Packers featuring a $350,000 signing bonus, $1.3 million in game checks, and $350,000 in per-game roster bonuses. His cap charge is $2 million. This represents a significant salary decline from his recent veteran earnings: $9 million with Pittsburgh (2025), $4.3 million with Miami (2024), $8.5 million with Atlanta (2023), $9.8 million with New England (2022), and $16.9 million with New England (2021). The low-cost, one-year structure suggests a prove-it deal with upside if he performs.NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026
Jonnu Smith was signed by the Packers the same day as Kaleb Johnson and is listed as the team's second-string tight end behind Tucker Kraft; Smith previously played for head coach Matt LaFleur with the Tennessee Titans, but his standing going into Week 1 is uncertain given he wasn't signed with anyone this offseason, unlike Johnson who went through training camp with Pittsburgh.NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026
Signed on cutdown deadline day; head coach Matt LaFleur coached Smith when LaFleur was offensive coordinator with Tennessee Titans. Smith is an off-ball tight end who at times carries the ball, not an all-around tight end threat when his hand is in the dirt. He's here to play a hybrid tight end-fullback role, getting the ball in his hands and contributing as a yards-after-catch threat in obvious passing situations. When Luke Musgrave returns from PUP list after neck injury, Smith should push Josh Whyle out of his role; the team will likely release Whyle hoping to land him on practice squad.NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026
Packers free agency addition who benefited from an unusual roster transaction timeline; unlike traded players who endured sudden travel during cutdown weekend, Smith spent all of training camp at home rather than on the practice field, a rare luxury during the preseason period.NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
Smith is a candidate to be inactive on the gameday roster; one tight end between Smith and Josh Whyle (who double up as move tight ends) is expected to be scratched.NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Jonnu Smith is a move tight end who may be inactive on gameday for Week 1; he is new to the team and is still learning the playbook, and he shares a similar skillset with Josh Whyle as a move tight end who doesn't contribute much on special teams, making him a candidate to be scratched.PositiveRoleAug 31, 2026
Jonnu Smith, a new Packers tight end acquisition, has prior experience playing in a Matt LaFleur offense from his time together with LaFleur in Tennessee, giving him familiarity with the system.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Smith was signed as a hybrid off-ball tight end-fullback and is positioned as the likely Josh Whyle replacement, either immediately or when Luke Musgrave returns from his neck injury.NegativeUsageAug 30, 2026
Steelers tight end signed by the Packers earlier in the week; had 9 carries for 70 yards and 1 touchdown in 2024, finishing fourth on Pittsburgh's rushing yards list ahead of rookie RB Kaleb Johnson (28 carries, 69 yards). Previously played for Packers head coach Matt LaFleur when LaFleur was offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans.PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Smith was added to the Packers and secured the backup tight end role behind Tucker Kraft. The resting of Josh Whyle in the preseason finale made it clear the team is moving in Smith's direction.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Recently signed by the Packers; offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur worked with Jonnu Smith in his second NFL season, providing familiarity and potential fit context for his role in Green Bay's offense.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Signed by the Packers on a one-year deal at age 31 after four seasons as a part-time starter across four teams (Patriots, Falcons, Dolphins, Steelers). Smith plays a hybrid ball-in-hand tight end-fullback role, operating off the ball more than in-line. His salary is fully guaranteed upon making the Week 1 roster as a vested veteran. Smith has minimal special teams value, with just five snaps in the kicking game over the last three seasons versus 1,815 offensive snaps.