Packers signing TE Jonnu Smith to one-year deal

Aug 27, 2026

Sources: The #Packers are signing former Pro Bowl TE Jonnu Smith to a 1-year deal.

One of the NFL’s most respected veterans, Smith has amassed 345 career catches and 30 TDs.

Related Players: Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave, Josh Whyle

Fantasy Impact:

Smith’s history with LaFleur and ability to line up in multiple spots make him more interesting than a typical late-camp depth signing, but Kraft remains the clear lead tight end. Smith could take some secondary routes and work in two-tight end packages while Musgrave (neck) is unavailable.

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Colts activating WR Alec Pierce from active/PUP

Mike Chappell

1 hour ago

Colts taking WR Alec Pierce off PUP today, per source. Been rehabbing after surgery on left ankle/heel in March.

Related Players: Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, Ashton Dulin, Deion Burks, Tyler Warren

Fantasy Impact:

Coming off active/PUP is an important milestone, but Pierce still has to demonstrate that he can handle football activity without a flare-up. His Week 1 outlook is considerably better than it would have been had Indianapolis left him on PUP through Sunday’s deadline. We'll keep an eye on further developments over the next couple weeks.

Browns releasing WR Cedric Tillman

Adam Schefter

1 hour ago

Browns are releasing veteran WR Cedric Tillman, per sources. Cleveland spent two early 2026 draft picks on wide receivers, and now Tillman is out.

Fantasy Impact:

Tillman’s departure confirms that Cleveland’s rookie receivers have passed him and further solidifies Concepcion and Boston near the top of the depth chart. It also improves the roster outlook for fringe options such as Bond, Corley and Wallace. Tillman could attract interest elsewhere, but his next destination will determine whether he retains any deep-league value.

Packers TE Tucker Kraft expected to be "full-go" for Week 1

Rob Demovsky

4 hours ago

Tight end Tucker Kraft took a couple of hard hits during the joint practice, including one that was flagged for a late hit. He didn't seem to mind or think it was dirty. "I needed some contact like that to wake up the nervous system and get ready for Week 1," said Kraft, who won't play in any preseason games but is expected to be full go for the opener. Kraft, who is coming off ACL surgery, practiced despite not having a contract extension done yet. "I would say we're on the same page that we'd like to get it done as soon as possible, prior to Week 1, for sure," Kraft said.

Related Players: Luke Musgrave, Josh Whyle

Fantasy Impact:

This strengthens the case for drafting Kraft as a top-five tight end despite the relatively recent ACL tear. Barring a setback, he should avoid the limited early-season role that had been the risk following early-summer quotes.