Durham Smythe
28-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
35
YDS
366
TD
0
AVG
10.5
TAR
43
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
In a Dolphins offseason that saw Mike Gesicki walk and Hunter Long traded as part of the deal to acquire Jalen Ramsey, it's telling that Miami prioritized re-signing Smythe to a two-year extension. Though the tight end is a capable receiving option when called upon, he's only reached the 300-yard mark once in his career. His hallmark has been versatility and outstanding blocking, but considering that Tyler Kroft is the only other established TE on the Dolphins' roster, Smythe is at least facing an interesting opportunity in a high-flying passing offense. Read Past Outlooks
Restructures deal, new competition
Smythe restructured his contract with the Dolphins on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
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 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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Air Yards Per Game
16.4Air Yards Per Snap
0.37% Team Air Yards
6.6%% Team Targets
7.8%Avg Depth of Target
6.5 YdsCatch Rate
81.4%Drop Rate
2.3%Avg Yds After Catch
4.2% Targeted On Route
13.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Durham Smythe
325 routes 43 targets
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2023 Durham Smythe Split Stats
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No longer top receiving option
Smythe, who operated as the Dolphins' clear pass-catching option at tight end in 2023, has been displaced from that role by the signing of Jonnu Smith on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Smythe's modest total of 366 receiving yards led all Dolphins tight ends last season and also served as his career high. However, Smith brings even more pass-catching pedigree to the table. He's coming off having recorded a career-best 50 catches and 582 receiving yards for the Falcons last season, and Schefter notes it seems Smythe will now be slotting into a hybrid role that also features a fair share of pass and run blocking.
Smythe's modest total of 366 receiving yards led all Dolphins tight ends last season and also served as his career high. However, Smith brings even more pass-catching pedigree to the table. He's coming off having recorded a career-best 50 catches and 582 receiving yards for the Falcons last season, and Schefter notes it seems Smythe will now be slotting into a hybrid role that also features a fair share of pass and run blocking.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The decision to re-sign Smythe to a two-year contract even after handing Mike Gesicki the franchise tag speaks volumes about his value as a role player. A plus blocker and passable receiver, Smythe is an excellent complement to Gesicki, though he's not a candidate for fantasy relevance outside of multi-TE leagues.
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Modest numbers as top TE
Smythe secured three of four targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 26-7 wild-card loss to the Chiefs. Across 16 regular-season appearances, he racked up 35 catches for 366 yards on 43 targets without a touchdown.
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Effective on three targets
Smythe caught three passes for 54 yards on three targets in Sunday's 56-19 loss to the Ravens.
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Season-best performance in Week 16
Smythe secured all five of his targets for 56 yards during Sunday's 22-20 win over the Cowboys.
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Good to go versus Cowboys
Smythe (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
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Limited in Thursday's practice
Smythe (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
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