Jonnu Smith eyes long-term future with Miami Dolphins despite trade rumors

Jonnu Smith’s future in Miami may be clouded by trade speculation, but his commitment to the Dolphins remains as strong as ever. The Pro Bowl tight end, fresh off a record-breaking season, has expressed a clear desire to stay put.

According to his agent Drew Rosenhaus, Smith’s heart—and home—are in Miami, where he has not only flourished on the field but also built a life off it. Despite the business side of the NFL looming large, Smith isn’t looking for a change of scenery.

Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith focused on staying in Miami for 2025

Despite putting up the best numbers of his eight-year NFL career, Jonnu Smith has been at the center of offseason trade discussions.Rosenhaus, speaking to WSVN-7, emphasized that the veteran tight end has no desire to leave Miami and hopes to continue his career in South Florida."Here's what I will say on behalf of my client: Jonnu would definitely like to stay in Miami," Rosenhaus said. "That's his first choice. This is where he lives in the off-season. He had a record-breaking season last year. It was the best season ever for a Miami Dolphin tight end."... He broke the team record for receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns for a tight end and was the team's single Pro Bowl player. He's an incredibly valuable part of this team.

... He went to college at FIU. His dream team is the Dolphins."Smith’s 2024 campaign included 88 receptions, 884 yards, and eight touchdowns—setting new single-season franchise marks for a tight end. He outperformed his prior best season, also with Miami, and enters the second year of a two-year deal set to pay him $3.49 million in 2025.

Financial considerations, however, could complicate things. His breakout has increased his value considerably, which may tempt Miami to explore trade options.NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport weighed in during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, suggesting that moving high-priced cornerback Jalen Ramsey could make room to retain Smith."Jonnu Smith is one [tight end teams are exploring]," Rapoport said. "It feels to me like he wants more money and would like to stay. ... Trading Ramsey might help Jonnu Smith get the contract he wants."Whether Jonnu Smith remains a Dolphin hinges on more than just loyalty—it’s about cap space and future planning. But if it were up to the tight end, he’s made his choice loud and clear: Miami is home.Also Read: Jamie Erdahl Leads All-Women 'Good Morning Football' Special on NFL Network