Report: Falcons Releasing Tight End Jonnu Smith With Bengals Needing Position Help

Smith could be a solid veteran option after a few up and down seasons.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals are back on the tight end free agent carousel this offseason with no players in that room currently signed and another just entered the theme park as Atlanta is reportedly releasing Jonnu Smith.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news as the veteran posted 50 catches for 582 yards and three touchdowns last season.

Smith posted solid counting stats as one of the Falcons' weapons but has had a few down years as a blocker (sub-57 PFF run block grade each of the past two seasons). Cincinnati could bring him in as a solid veteran, along with a Drew Sample return and a young tight end in the draft.

Smith has been very durable (540-plus snaps in five of seven career seasons) and he hasn't played with a great quarterback.

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