JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER NEWS

Chiefs activate RB Edwards-Helaire off IR for Super Bowl

The Chiefs activated Clyde Edwards-Helaire from injured reserve Monday and placed Mecole Hardman on the list for the second time.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Status in question for Super Bowl Smith-Schuster (knee) is listed as questionable after the first week of preparation ahead of Super Bowl LVII versus the Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 12.

Impact Smith-Schuster is dealing with some residual swelling in his left knee following this past Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bengals, from which he was forced out early. Both Smith-Schuster and Kadarius Toney (ankle/hamstring) have questionable designations after this week, while Mecole Hardman (pelvis) is doubtful and already has been deemed unlikely to play in the Super Bowl by coach Andy Reid. If this latter point comes to pass, the statuses of Smith-Schuster and Toney become of greater import to see if one or both will be available to quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle).

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen practicing Smith-Schuster (knee) didn't appear to practice Friday, as he was playing catch with Kadarius Toney (ankle/hamstring) while the Chiefs' healthy players were warming up, Pete Sweene...

Impact Smith-Schuster and Toney at least appear in better shape than Mecole Hardman, who was completely absent from practice after reinjuring his pelvis in the AFC Championship Game. Smith-Schuster and Toney also were forced out early and failed to return, but coach Andy Reid suggested Thursday that both wideouts have a chance to be ready for the Super Bowl on Feb. 12. Hardman, on the other hand, has already been deemed unlikely to play by his head coach.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes gets back to work for Super Bowl

Patrick Mahomes strolled through Arrowhead Stadium without any issues with his injured right ankle on Thursday, and the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback expects to practice fully in...

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains sidelined at practice Coach Andy Reid said Smith-Schuster (knee) won't practice Thursday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Smith-Schuster was knocked out of this past Sunday's AFC Championship Game versus the Bengals with a knee issue, holding him to one seven-yard catch on 31 of 69 offensive snaps. While Smith-Schuster hasn't taken part in drills in the meantime, Reid expressed optimism Thursday regarding the wide receiver being able to practice next week ahead of Super Bowl LVII against the Eagles, according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic. "He's in a good place," Reid added. "The main thing is letting this thing calm down. ... We'll just see where it goes." Position mates Kadarius Toney (ankle/hamstring) and Mecole Hardman (pelvis) also have been held out this week, so the situation will be one to watch to get a sense of who among the trio may be active Sunday, Feb. 12.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as non-participant Wednesday Smith-Schuster (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.

Impact As the Chiefs gear up for Super Bowl LVII, Smith-Schuster joined Kadarius Toney (ankle/hamstring) and Mecole Hardman (pelvis) as listed non-participants after all three left this past Sunday's AFC Championship Game versus the Bengals due to injury. Smith-Schuster logged 31 of 69 snaps on offense while hauling in his only target for seven yards before his departure. Kansas City has 11 days to get as to 100 percent as possible before facing the Eagles on Feb. 12, but the team currently has just three healthy wide receivers (Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Justin Watson and Skyy Moore) on the active roster.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unheralded group of Chiefs get redemption in Super Bowl hunt

The Kansas City Chiefs are playing in the Super Bowl largely because they refused to give up on anyone, including players that few but their most-passionate fans know about

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top Five Free Agent Landing Spots for JuJu Smith-Schuster The Chiefs receiver has one more game to play before his contract is up. His fantasy value would be good next year with one of these teams.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chiefs survive Bengals, get 2 weeks to heal for Super Bowl

Patrick Mahomes deserved the game ball from the AFC title game

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins list of injured KC WRs Smith-Schuster (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bengals.

Impact Smith-Schuster caught his only target for seven yards prior to the injury popping up in the second half. With Kadarius Toney (ankle) ruled out and Mecole Hardman (pelvis) also deemed questionable to return, Kansas City is dealing with a lack of wide receiver depth at a critical time.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

JuJu Smith-Schuster Calls Out Bengals Ahead of AFC Championship The former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout has seen years of Bengals trash talk.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster: Bengals have always been a 'rah-rah team' but they back it up Kansas City wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster says the Bengals have been a "rah-rah team" ever since he entered the NFL.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • NFL.COM

Bengals return to Kansas City for another AFC title game

The Bengals are headed back to Kansas City for the second straight year for the AFC championship game, hoping to replicate the success they've had over the past 13 months against t...

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bengals vs. Chiefs: Predictions and preview for the AFC title game

The Chiefs head to their fifth straight AFC title game. The Bengals have won 10 straight games. Which team has the edge in Sunday's matchup?

JANUARY 26, 2023

JuJu Smith-Schuster Praises Chiefs' Game Plan for AFC Championship Against Bengals: 'It's Fire' Kansas City hosts Cincinnati in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday

JANUARY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Smith-Schuster on reaching AFC Championship Game: 'I'm excited, can't wait to go out there' Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on reaching AFC Championship Game for the first time in his career he said, "I'm excite...

JANUARY 25, 2023 • NFL.COM

JuJu Smith-Schuster: "He doesn't give up. He doesn't quit." | Press Conference 1/25 WR JuJu Smith-Schuster speaks to the media ahead of the AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs' decision to trade Hill opened future for success

The Kansas City Chiefs could have paid Tyreek Hill handsomely and gone all-in on another championship run

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Mahomes Fires a Sidearm Pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster for a 13-Yard Gain Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes locates wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster via sidearm pass for 13-yard gain

JANUARY 21, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster takes jab at his former team JuJu Smith-Schuster is happy to be on the best team in the AFC and we can’t blame him.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Here's what Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster said about rematch with Jaguars S Andre Cisco Andre Cisco knocked JuJu Smith-Schuster out of the #Chiefs vs. #Jaguars Week 10 game. Here’s what Smith-Schuster said about the rematch:

JANUARY 20, 2023 • USATODAY.COM