Report: Falcons land Jonnu Smith in trade with Patriots

The Atlanta Falcons are sending a seventh-round pick to the New England Patriots for tight end Jonnu Smith, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

He'll reunite with head coach Arthur Smith. The Falcons sideline boss spent time with Jonnu Smith as the tight ends coach and offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans from 2017-20.

The tight end signed a four-year, $50-million contract with the Patriots as a free agent in 2021. However, Smith's production struggled to match his price tag as he recorded 55 catches for 539 yards and one touchdown over two years in New England.

The 27-year-old's best season came in 2020 when he caught 41 passes for 448 yards and eight touchdowns as a member of the Titans.

He joins a Falcons tight end room that also features former fourth overall pick Kyle Pitts.

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