Meanwhile, the Steelers’ interest in Smith makes sense considering offensive coordinator Arthur Smith coached him for five seasons across Tennessee and Atlanta. Now with the Steelers seeking another pass-catcher for their offense after trading George Pickens, Smith could be a natural fit.

I don’t think there’s a good chance of that happening Joe,” said Fittipaldo. “I think that was his agent trying to renegotiate his contract through the media. I’ll never say never, but that report there was not generated through the Steelers.