It’s safe to say one Steelers tight end isn’t thrilled by the recent Jonnu Smith trade rumors.
Connor Heyward, who serves as a FB/TE hybrid for the Steelers, isn’t sold on how well Smith fits the offense — as the Dolphins Pro Bowler would enter an already crowded TE room with Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.
PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh was caught up with Heyward — and the young Steeler explained why the trade rumors make little sense:
“We all see it, but let’s be honest. It would be complicated having him and Pat. They’re kind of the same type of tight end,” Heyward said. “They both got to have 100 balls a year thrown their way. You’ve seen that. We all have produced — me, Darnell, and Pat. If that was to happen, we’d welcome it, but at the same time, we know Pat’s our guy right now.”
Heyward wasn’t finished there, however, as he continued to tell Farabaugh that the Steel City runs through Freiermuth — and that the trade is unlikely to happen:
“People aren’t just saying Muth for no reason. Pat’s here. If that was happening — and I don’t think it’s going to happen — but Pat’s here.”
Insider Adam Schefter recently reported that the Steelers were back in trade talks with the Dolphins regarding Smith — and if he were acquired by Pittsburgh, Heyward may have some explaining to do.
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