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The Miami Dolphins restructured the contracts of tight end Durham Smythe, fullback Alec Ingold and defensive tackle Zach Sieler on Monday. Coupled with the conversion on cornerback Jalen Ramsey, the Dolphins were able to clear $28.78 million to get under the 2024 salary cap. The 28-year-old Smythe is a blocking first tight end who also served as the team's primary pass-catching tight end in 2023, finishing the year with 35 receptions on 43 targets for 366 yards and no touchdowns. Tight ends haven't been a big part of head coach Mike McDaniels' offense, and there's no reason to expect that to change entering the 2024 season. Smythe should be avoided in most fantasy drafts this fall after the Dolphins added Jonnu Smith to the TE room this offseason.
Mar 12, 2024 1:14 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe remained far off of the fantasy radar in a disappointing wild-card loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. He ended the game with three catches on four targets for 12 yards and his longest play was just a five-yard catch. The 28-year-old only registered three games with more than three receptions and ended the year with only 366 yards on 35 receptions and no touchdowns. He only managed to get four more yards than Mike Gesicki in his last season with the Dolphins, but he at least managed five touchdowns. Smythe doesn't seem to be worth a draft pick in fantasy leagues next year unless it's a very deep league that uses almost all of the starters in the league.
Jan 15, 2024 12:29 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe has been a non-factor in fantasy football this season and that doesn't seem likely to change now that the stakes are even higher in the NFL playoffs. Smythe posted one double-digit fantasy outing all year in PPR formats and put together just two games of 50 or more yards. He also only collected two games with more than three receptions and four games with more than three targets. The Kansas City Chiefs have more than capable defenders against opposing tight ends and they've given up the fifth-fewest fantasy points to opposing pass-catchers. All of that means Smythe should be avoided in DFS lineups unless anyone is trying to make a dart-throw decision.
Jan 12, 2024 11:20 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe caught all three targets for 54 yards in Sunday's hideous loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The 28-year-old had a season-high five catches in the narrow win over the Cowboys on Christmas Eve. But with Jaylen Waddle (ankle) sidelined, Smythe had potential to see more attention from Tua Tagovailoa. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case, as Tyreek Hill absorbed most of the surplus targets, finishing with 12 on the day. Nonetheless, Smythe isn't the worst fantasy option at the position. However, he hasn't scored a touchdown all year, meaning he's not an ideal fantasy choice in Week 18 versus the Bills, even if Waddle isn't back in the mix.
Dec 31, 2023 6:30 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe hasn't been on the fantasy radar at all this season and Week 17 is no different. In Week 16, he registered his best game of the season which went for just over 10 fantasy points in PPR formats. He hauled in all five targets for 56 yards which were season highs in both receptions and yards. Despite Jaylen Waddle (ankle) missing this game, Smythe doesn't seem to be the one to receive the bulk of targets that would otherwise go to Waddle. He's the TE36 on the season and averages just 4.1 fantasy points per game. Fantasy managers will want to look elsewhere, especially in a fantasy championship game.
Dec 30, 2023 2:38 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe caught all five targets for 56 yards in Sunday's narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys. Jaylen Waddle (ankle) exited during the contest, meaning additional targets were up for grabs. As a result, the 28-year-old had one of his most productive performances of the 2023-24 campaign. With Waddle in danger of missing time, Smythe could see extra attention from Tua Tagovailoa moving ahead, including in Week 17 versus Baltimore. However, he's nowhere near a trustworthy fantasy option.
Dec 25, 2023 6:57 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) maintained his limited practice participation for the second straight day on Thursday. It's unlikely that Smythe's ankle injury is going to keep him from being active in a big Sunday matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16. The 28-year-old tight end hasn't been on the fantasy map all year, although he did have one of his better games of the year in last week's blowout win over the New York Jets, catching all four of his targets for 32 yards. It came with All-Pro wideout Tyreek Hill (ankle) sitting out. Even if Hill misses a second straight game, Smythe isn't worth looking at as a TE2 streamer in deeper leagues. He has only 24 receptions all year for 226 yards and no trips to the end zone.
Dec 22, 2023 1:17 AM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) continues to manage an ankle injury and put in a limited practice session on Wednesday. Smythe should play in Sunday's big matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16 unless he suffers a setback in practice later this week. The 28-year-old has been off the fantasy radar all year despite being in one of the highest-scoring offenses in the NFL. However, he did catch all four of his targets for 32 yards in the Week 15 blowout win over the New York Jets, which represented one of his better showings this year. Even if Tyreek Hill (ankle) misses a second straight game, Smythe just isn't worth your time as a TE2 streamer given the fact he has only 24 catches all year for 226 yards and no touchdowns in 13 games.
Dec 20, 2023 7:43 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe hasn't been fantasy-relevant all season and even if Tyreek Hill (ankle) doesn't play in Week 15, that will not change much. Smythe has 20 receptions for 194 yards on the year and has posted four separate weeks with no catches and no fantasy points. The New York Jets are right around the middle of the pack against opposing tight ends, but at this point, Smythe is an afterthought in this offense. He's better left on the waiver wire or fantasy benches this week, especially for those who are battling in the fantasy playoffs.
Dec 16, 2023 10:46 AM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) appears to be good to go for Monday's Week 14 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Smythe missed practice on Thursday, but was able to practice the next two days. That being said, the 28-year-old should be fine for this Monday Night matchup. This season, Smythe has 18 receptions for 178 yards and zero touchdowns. He has mainly been used as a blocker, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect much from him in this game.
Dec 9, 2023 9:19 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) was limited in Friday's practice. He didn't practice on Thursday. However, he has been battling the ankle issue for a while now, so he should be good to go for Monday's meeting with the Titans. Nonetheless, the Dolphins offense features many of this season's most potent fantasy performers. Unfortunately, Smythe isn't one of them, with the 28-year-old catching just 18 passes for 178 yards. As a result, he has no business being in any fantasy lineup, even if he is on the field versus Tennessee.
Dec 8, 2023 9:44 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) was unable to practice with the rest of the team on Thursday. Smythe apparently injured his ankle in the Week 13 win over the Washington Commanders and is now up in the air to play on Monday Night Football in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans. Fantasy managers shouldn't be considering Smythe at all in a starting spot to begin with, though, as he's caught only 18 passes for 178 yards and no touchdowns for Miami in 2023 on 25 targets. If Smythe doesn't get cleared to play against Tennessee, the Dolphins will turn to some combination of rookie Julian Hill and Tyler Kroft at the tight end position. Neither player would be worth a look as a fantasy streamer, as the Dolphins just haven't used their tight ends much in 2023.
Dec 7, 2023 8:35 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe cleared the injury report on Friday, but his impact doesn't usually appear on the box score. The issue is that the box score results are exactly what fantasy managers need. Smythe is currently the TE40 and he's scored more than five fantasy points only twice in PPR formats. The Washington Commanders are in the middle of the pack against opposing tight ends which is just further reason to leave him on the bench or even the waiver wire.
Dec 1, 2023 9:09 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) and wide receiver Chase Claypool (knee) were both listed as limited participants at Thursday's practice. Both players were also limited at practice on Wednesday. Smythe and Claypool should be available to play this weekend against the Washington Commanders, but they are not on the fantasy radar. Smythe has only 18 receptions for 178 yards and no touchdowns in 10 games with the Dolphins this year. Claypool, meanwhile, has only played in three games with Miami since being acquired in a trade with the Chicago Bears. In those three games, he has one catch on two targets for a 15-yard gain.
Nov 30, 2023 4:39 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice by an ankle injury. Smythe has operated as Miami's No. 1 tight end in 2023, although that role has only translated to 18 catches for 178 yards in an offense that doesn't prioritize getting the ball to the tight end. Smythe will hope to get upgraded to a full practice by Friday as his team gears up to take on the Washington Commanders in Week 13. If he doesn't end up playing, rookie Julian Hill would take over the TE1 in Miami.
Nov 29, 2023 9:41 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) is officially active for the Week 12 game against the New York Jets on Friday after he was listed as questionable on the final injury report. Smythe will return to the fold on offense for Miami after sitting out the Week 11 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The 28-year-old isn't a viable fantasy streamer at the tight end position, though, with the Dolphins not really attacking opponents through the air with their tight ends. Smythe has only 17 catches on 22 targets for 168 yards and no touchdowns this year. There should be plenty of better options at the position with more upside in Week 12 for fantasy managers.
Nov 24, 2023 1:49 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) was on the estimated injury report on Tuesday as a non-participant and he was a limited participant for both Wednesday and Thursday's practices. It seems as though he'll be a game-time decision since the team has officially marked him down as questionable for the Black Friday matchup against the New York Jets. If he can suit up, Smythe hasn't been on the fantasy radar for almost all of the season, so fantasy managers don't have to worry about starting him. If he can't give it a go, Tyler Kroft and Julian Hill would likely split opportunities which would make them too hard to trust in fantasy lineups as well.
Nov 23, 2023 10:38 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) and wide receiver Chase Claypool (knee) are active for Friday's game against the New York Jets. Both players were limited participants in practice on Thursday. Smythe, who hasn't played since Week 9, has 17 catches for 168 yards in 2023 but continues to search for his first touchdown of the season. Meanwhile, Claypool has just once catch since being traded from Chicago to Miami. Neither pass-catcher belongs on the fantasy radar in Week 12.
Nov 23, 2023 1:36 PM EST
After being listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report, Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) was able to put in a limited practice on Wednesday. It gives the 28-year-old tight end hope of returning for Friday's Week 12 contest against the division-rival New York Jets. Smythe missed the Week 11 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, but he might be on the right track to return this weekend. If he is back, fantasy managers can go on ignoring him. The Dolphins have pretty much ignored throwing the ball to their tight ends this year. Smythe has only been targeted 22 times in nine games and has 168 scoreless yards to show for it.
Nov 22, 2023 7:52 PM EST
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report after the Dolphins held a walkthrough practice. Smythe's status on a short week for this Friday's contest against the New York Jets is now in question, but he will have two more days to get back on the practice field. The 28-year-old is especially iffy after already missing the Week 11 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. When healthy, Smythe hasn't been on the fantasy radar at all in his sixth year in Miami, catching 17 of his 22 targets for 168 yards and no touchdowns in nine games. If he misses a second straight game, Tyler Kroft and Julian Hill will split the tight end duties for the Dolphins.
Nov 21, 2023 7:28 PM EST
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