{"id":198394,"date":"2025-07-11T09:12:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T09:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/198394\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T09:12:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T09:12:09","slug":"new-steelers-jersey-number-for-te-jonnu-smith-revealed-after-blockbuster-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/198394\/","title":{"rendered":"New Steelers jersey number for TE Jonnu Smith revealed after blockbuster trade"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Pro Bowl to Pittsburgh, former Dolphin and new Steelers<\/a> TE Jonnu Smith<\/a> may have just had his jersey number confirmed on the team\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n

Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey<\/a>, who was also part of the blockbuster trade to Pittsburgh, confirmed weeks ago that he\u2019ll wear No. 5 this upcoming season. But Smith\u2019s jersey number had flown under the radar \u2014 until now.<\/p>\n

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According to the updated Steelers roster page<\/a>, Smith will wear No. 81 in 2025 \u2014 a number he previously wore with the Titans<\/a>, Patriots<\/a>, and Falcons<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In 2024, No. 81 was unavailable for Smith in Miami, as Dolphins<\/a> TE Durham Smythe had worn the number since 2016 \u2014 forcing Smith to wear No. 9 instead.<\/p>\n

Smith could play a huge role for Pittsburgh this upcoming season, with insiders speculating his versatility could be used at tight end, in the slot, and even at fullback.<\/p>\n

Coming off a Pro Bowl-caliber breakout season in 2024, Smith\u2019s return to his No. 81 roots is a welcome one. Fans will get their first glimpse of the new Steelers tight end when training camp<\/a> action kicks off on July 24.<\/p>\n

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers’ Jonnu Smith 2025 jersey number revealed<\/a><\/p>\n