AUGUST 27 • CHIEFS.COM
JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER #9 - WIDE RECEIVER - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
155 YDS •
10 REC •
1 TD
155 YDS
10 REC
1 TD
JuJu Smith-Schuster: 'This is a Place You Want to Be' | Press Conference 8/27 Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster addressed the media following practice on Monday.
Chiefs reportedly are bringing back JuJu Smith-Schuster on 1-year deal
Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who was a key part of the Chiefs' 2022 Super Bowl-winning team, is returning to Kansas City on a one-year deal...AUGUST 26
Joining Kansas City Smith-Schuster is signing with the Chiefs, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Kansas City was his first stop after a five-year stint in Pittsburgh, with Smith-Schuster catching 78 of 101 targets for 933 yards and three TDs in 16 regular-season games for the Chiefs in 2022. He had only 89 yards in three playoff appearances in that year, and then managed only 260 yards in 11 games last season after signing a three-year contract with the Patriots. Released by New England after a couple weeks of training camp, the 27-year-old will now try to re-establish himself in Kansas City, where he'll likely start off in a depth role and may even have to prove he's worthy of a spot on the 53-man roster.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots Release WR JuJu Smith-Schuster The Patriots announced today that they have released WR JuJu Smith-Schuster.
AUGUST 9 • PATRIOTS.COM
JuJu Smith-Schuster will be released by the New England Patriots, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will be released by the New England PatriotsAUGUST 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patriots Release Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster After One Season, per Report Smith-Schuster will become a free agent before the 2024 season begins.
AUGUST 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Report: Patriots releasing WR JuJu Smith-Schuster The New England Patriots are releasing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, NFL Network reported Friday.The Pats are parting ways now to give...
AUGUST 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
New England Patriots reportedly release WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
The New England Patriots have reportedly released wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster just one season into a three-year deal.AUGUST 9
Being released by New England The Patriots are slated to release Smith-Schuster, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Smith-Schuster, who logged 11 snaps without a target in Thursday's preseason opener, will now have an opportunity to catch on elsewhere on the heels of a 2023 campaign in which he recorded a 29-260-1 line on 47 targets in 11 regular-season contests. By parting ways with the 27-year-old, the Patriots now have one less option to consider in what remains a crowded wideout corps.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
For first time in his career, Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is fighting for a roster spot - The Boston Globe The eighth-year wideout definitely seems to have a battle on his hands to make the final roster for the coming season.
JULY 31 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
JuJu Smith-Schuster 7/30: "The atmosphere and energy is a lot higher" Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster addresses the media on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
JULY 30 • PATRIOTS.COM
Working ahead of youngsters Smith-Schuster and K.J. Osborn were the first wide receivers through drills Thursday, Henry McKenna of FOX Sports reports.
Impact The new coaching staff in New England unsurprisingly seems to be deferring to the most experienced players at the start of training camp, but fantasy drafters figure to remain more interested in rookies Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker as well as second-year pro DeMario Douglas. Competition for WR roles should be wide open, perhaps giving Smith-Schuster a chance to revive his career if he isn't totally washed up from a physical standpoint. Reports from spring practices weren't especially promising in that regard, even though Smith-Schuster is only 27 years old.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots have extended most of their stars. So how about their best player?
While New England has extended a number of its top players, the Patriots still need to take care of four-time Pro Bowler Matthew Judon.JULY 5
Signing WR JuJu Smith-Schuster should be a no-brainer for the Steelers If the Patriots release JuJu Smith-Schuster, he should re-join the Steelers.
MAY 25 • USATODAY.COM
JuJu Smith-Schuster Makes Confession About Year 1 With Patriots A JuJu Smith-Schuster revelation might explain why the veteran wide receiver was so unproductive in his first season with the Patriots.
MAY 21 • NESN.COM
Role with team TBD Smith-Schuster's role with Patriots is unclear after the team selected a pair of wideouts in the 2024 NFL Draft, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Impact Over the course of 11 regular-season games in his first year with the Patriots, Smith-Schuster recorded a 29-260-1 receiving line on 47 targets in 2023. Though the veteran wideout -- who is under contract with the team through 2025 -- is presumably past the ankle issue that landed him on IR in December, New England's additions of free agent K.J. Osborn and 2024 draftees (second-rounder Ja'Lynn Polk and fourth-rounder Javon Baker) to a wide receiver mix that also includes returnees Kendrick Bourne (knee) and Demario Douglas, clouds Smith-Schuster's depth chart standing ahead of training camp. With that in mind, both Callahan and Chad Graff of The Athletic suggest that the 27-year-old pass-catcher could end up moving on as the offseason progresses.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Smith-Schuster (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Impact Smith-Schuster closed out last week with a 'DNP' on Friday before being ruled out for this past Sunday's win over the Broncos. The veteran wideout's limited participation Wednesday indicates that he could return to action this weekend against the Bills, however Smith-Schuster will need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid a Week 17 injury designation.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reps capped again Thursday Smith-Schuster (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact Smith-Schuster has been a limited participant in both of the Patriots' first two Week 16 practices, and he may need to upgrade to full activity Friday to guarantee his availability for Sunday's game in Denver. The wideout was listed as a limited participant on all three of New England's practice reports last week before he was made inactive ahead of the Patriots' 27-17 loss to the Chiefs.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not expected to face Chiefs Smith-Schuster (ankle), who is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, is not expected to suit up, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Smith-Schuster is coming off a season-best 90-yard performance versus the Steelers in Week 14, but he's not expected to be available at home against Kansas City. However, the Patriots will at least get Demario Douglas back from a two-game absence, and DeVante Parker (knee) is expected to suit up despite also being listed as questionable. Official word on Smith-Schuster's status will arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. kickoff.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed limited Wednesday Smith-Schuster (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Impact In the Patriots' 21-18 win over the Steelers this past Thursday, Smith-Schuster was on the field for 56 of a possible 57 snaps on offense en route to catching four of his six targets for a team-high 90 yards. With no reported setbacks since then, it's possible that the wide receiver's listed limitations Wednesday were maintenance-related.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
JuJu on his return to Pittsburgh: "It was awesome." | Patriots Postgame Press Conference
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Two catches Sunday Smith-Schuster, who logged 44 of a possible 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Giants, caught two of his four targets in the contest for 10 yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN....
Impact With DeVante Parker back after a two-game absence, Smith-Schuster maintained a key role in the Patriots' Week 12 wide receiver corps, but that didn't result in much production in an offense that continues to struggle. Regardless of whether Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe starts at QB this weekend against the Chargers, Smith-Schuster profiles as low-percentage fantasy option.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
One catch Sunday Smith-Schuster logged a season-high 68 (out of a possible 69) snaps on offense in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Colts, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Despite the 99 percent snap share Sunday, Smith-Schuster was only targeted once in the contest, which resulted in a nine-yard catch. The Patriots are on bye in Week 11, and once the team returns to action Nov. 26 against the Giants, Smith-Schuster will profile as a hit-or-miss fantasy option while working in an inconsistent offense with QB issues.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
What Mac Jones told JuJu Smith-Schuster after drop in Patriots loss Mac Jones supported JuJu Smith-Schuster after the wide receiver’s last-minute drop in the Patriots’ Week 9 loss.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Buckley: Pats' season of frustration goes from JuJu Smith-Schuster's fingers to acceptance To attend a Patriots game for what remains of the season is now just a day at the ballpark or a night on the town. There are no stakes.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
