Smythe restructured his contract with the Dolphins on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Smythe is one of a number of Miami players to agree to restructured contracts ahead of the start of the new league year, freeing up some much-needed cap space for the team. As the Dolphins' top tight end last season, Smythe remained a plus blocker but finished with just a 35-366-0 receiving line, leading to the team's decision to bring in Jonnu Smith, a superior pass catcher with real YAC ability. That signing could spell the end of Smythe's brief run as a tight end with low-end fantasy appeal, though he and Smith do seem likely for a true split of offensive snaps. With Atlanta last season, Smith managed a 50-582-3 receiving line while competing with Kyle Pitts.
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Smythe restructured his contract with the Dolphins on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Smythe is one of a number of Miami players to agree to restructured contracts ahead of the start of the new league year, freeing up some much-needed cap space for the team. As the Dolphins' top tight end last season, Smythe remained a plus blocker but finished with just a 35-366-0 receiving line, leading to the team's decision to bring in Jonnu Smith, a superior pass catcher with real YAC ability. That signing could spell the end of Smythe's brief run as a tight end with low-end fantasy appeal, though he and Smith do seem likely for a true split of offensive snaps. With Atlanta last season, Smith managed a 50-582-3 receiving line while competing with Kyle Pitts.
Smythe has logged three consecutive games with three targets in each, but he's totaled just 55 receiving yards in that span. The starting tight end remains effectively off the fantasy radar except in deeper formats. The Dolphins will take on the Commanders on the road Week 13.
Smythe -- who was inactive for the Dolphins' Week 11 win over the Raiders -- approached the game listed as questionable, but he'll be available Friday along with fellow tight ends Julian Hill and Tyler Kroft. In nine games to date, Smythe has caught 17 of his 22 targets for 168 yards, numbers that restrict his fantasy lineup utility to deeper formats.
Smythe was deemed limited on Thursday's practice estimate, and his status for Friday's contest remains uncertain. If he's limited or out versus the Jets, added Week 12 snaps would be available for fellow TEs Julian Hill and Tyler Kroft. Through nine games this season, Smythe has hauled in 17 of his 22 targets for 168 yards, a rate of production that limits his fantasy utility to deeper formats.
Smythe played through the ankle issue in Week 9's Germany game against the Chiefs and had the bye to rest up further. He missed practice Wednesday, but Thursday's return puts him on track to face the Raiders Sunday. Smythe has been a virtual non-factor in the passing game, catching 17 passes for 168 scoreless yards on 22 targets.
Smythe didn't practice Wednesday, but the tight end's return to the field Thursday is a good sign regarding his status for Sunday's game against the Raiders. The Dolphins' upcoming injury report will clarify whether Smythe practiced fully or in a limited fashion.
Smythe appears to have picked up a foot injury during Miami's divisional win over New England, but it remains to be seen whether he will have to miss any time. Coach Mike McDaniel said is "as tough as they come" and "will battle through that" when asked about the tight end's injury Monday. Rookie Julian Hill and veteran Tyler Kroft would be in line for expanded roles Week 9 versus the Chiefs if Smythe needs to spend time on the sideline. The Dolphins have a bye coming up Week 10.