JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER NEWS

Doesn't practice Wednesday Smith-Schuster (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The same applies to fellow starting wideout Diontae Johnson (toe), but Pryor suggests that the duo's listed injuries are "minor things and haven't kept them out of games so far." For some perspective, Smith-Schuster -- who didn't play last week due to the postponement of the scheduled Titans/Steelers contest -- sat out back-to-back practices Wednesday and Thursday before returning to a full session on Friday and approaching the team's game against the Texans in Week 3 minus an injury designation. A similar pattern could be on tap in advance of Sunday's game against the Eagles.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 2, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Week 4 game postponed Smith-Schuster and the Steelers will not take the field Week 4 against the Titans following additional positive COVID-19 tests within the Tennessee organization, Tom Pelissero of N...

Impact The initial plan was to move the game from Sunday to either Monday or Tuesday, but with reports of additional positive tests from another Titans player and personnel member surfacing, the league ultimately decided it would be best to postpone the contest. The Steelers were originally in line for a Week 8 bye, but it remains to be seen if that will stay intact with a new Week 4 bye now on the calendar.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Steelers playing well in all areas during 3-0 start

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores third touchdown Smith-Schuster caught four of five targets for 43 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 28-21 win over the Texans.

Impact Smith-Schuster tied for second on the team in targets and receptions while leading the way in receiving yardage on what was a middling day for the Steelers air attack. He scored a 26-yard touchdown on busted coverage from the Houston defense in the Second quarter, salvaging what would have been a more disappointing day from a fantasy perspective. Smith-Schuster's yardage totals have been lackluster the last two weeks, but he could buck that trend next Sunday against a porous Titans defense, and especially if Diontae Johnson (concussion) is forced to sit out.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

JuJu Smith-Schuster is left wide open for 26-yard TD jaunt Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completes a 26-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM

JuJu Smith-Schuster uses acrobatic spin move to move the chains Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completes an 11-yard pass to wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM

Good to go Smith-Schuster (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation in advance of Sunday's game against the Texans, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Smith-Schuster, who didn't practice either Wednesday or Thursday, was back at practice Friday and listed as a full participant. In fact, the Steelers approach the weekend with no players listed with Week 3 injury designations. Smith-Schuster thus is poised to handle his usual pass-catching duties Sunday opposite fellow starter Diontae Johnson. The duo combined for 15 catches on 21 targets in Week 2's win over the Broncos, with Smith-Schuster logging a 7-48-0 stat line off his eight targets. Another busy day figures to be in store for both players versus a Houston squad that's off to an 0-2 start following losses to AFC powerhouses Kansas City and Baltimore.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Friday Smith-Schuster (knee) was a full practice participant Friday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This comes on the heels of Smith-Schuster not taking any practice reps at all Wednesday and Thursday, before posting on his personal Instagram on Thursday that he expects to play Sunday versus the Texans, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Still, the Steelers have yet to release Smith-Schuster's game-day availability, which will come out in short order.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still ticking: "Big Ben" to set franchise mark vs. Texans

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers WR Johnson returns to practice, JuJu does not - National Football Post The Pittsburgh Steelers saw the return to practice of Diontae Johnson on Thursday, however fellow wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was unab...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • NATIONALFOOTBALLPOST.COM

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Misses another practice Smith-Schuster (knee) sat out practice for the second consecutive day Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact With that in mind, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette notes that Smith-Schuster's situation is "worth monitoring for (Friday), but there's been no indication he's in danger of missing" Sunday's game against the Texans. A return to practice Friday on the wideout's part -- in any capacity -- would no doubt ease concerns about Smith-Schuster's Week 3 status.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers look to stay unbeaten as winless Texans visit

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for their first 3-0 start since 2010 when they host winless Houston

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits out Wednesday's practice Smith-Schuster (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Smith-Schuster also sat out last Wednesday's practice before returning to a full session Thursday. He then proceeded to play 59 of the Steelers' 65 offensive snaps in the team's Week 2 win over the Broncos, hauling in seven of eight targets for 48 yards. If he follows last week's pattern and advances to full participation in practice this Thursday, he'll be on track to play this weekend against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ball-hawking, All-Pro Ravens CB Humphrey ready for Chiefs

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2-0 or 0-2? Steelers, Roethlisberger eye improvement

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Produces little with eight targets Smith-Schuster caught seven of eight targets for 48 yards during Sunday's 26-21 win over the Broncos.

Impact Smith-Schuster finished second on the team with a healthy eight targets but was limited to short gains outside his long of 18 yards. Meanwhile, Diontae Johnson led the team with eight catches on 13 targets and seems to be drawing plenty of attention from Ben Roethlisgerber. It is true that Johnson is benefitting from working across from Smith-Schuster, but his ascendance should help balance things out in the coming weeks and will benefit the Pittsburgh offense as a whole. There could be plenty of scoring in next Sunday's matchup with the Texans, giving Smith-Schuster a great chance to bounce back from this subpar outing.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Ready for Sunday Smith-Schuster (knee) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Broncos.

Impact Smith-Schuster was held out of practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, but the absence appears to have been maintenance-related to keep the wide receiver in tip-top shape. Look for the 23-year-old to serve as the Steelers' No. 1 WR this weekend, though Diontae Johnson should again be a regular target of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Smith-Schuster (knee) practiced fully Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact As did fellow starting wideout Diontae Johnson (toe) after both players sat out Wednesday's session. The duo's quick return to full work suggests that their absences to kick off the practice week were precautionary. Smith-Schuster, who logged 55 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in this past Monday's win over the Giants, is thus presumably on track to handle his usual workload Sunday against the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Smith-Schuster didn't practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.

Impact Fellow starting wideout Diontae Johnson (toe) also missed practice Wednesday. Smith-Schuster logged 55 of 64 offensive snaps in Monday's win over the Giants, catching all six of his targets for 69 yards and two scores. The Steelers may just have been holding him out of practice Wednesday for maintenance-related reasons, a notion that would be confirmed if Smith-Schuster practices in any capacity Thursday. With both Smith-Schuster and Johnson sitting out Wednesday, added practice reps were available for wideouts James Washington, Chase Claypool and Ray-Ray McCloud.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Titans' Henry, Saints' Kamara among best bets to score

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS