LOOK: Patrick Mahomes reacts to JuJu Smith-Schuster joining Chiefs
JuJu Smith-Schuster shocked the NFL world with the announcement that he’ll be joining the Kansas City Chiefs, and no one is more excited than his future quarterback, former NFL MVP and Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes, He took to social media just moments following the All-Pro wide receiver’s announcement.
Smith-Schuster has reportedly signed a one-year contract worth $10.75 million to join the AFC West powerhouse, which looks to be the strongest division in the league in 2022.
He had the opportunity to sign with the Chiefs last offseason, but he decided to stay with Pittsburgh on a one-year deal. Ultimately, his final year in Pittsburgh didn’t quite go as planned; he played in five regular-season games before sustaining a season-ending shoulder injury, which required surgery, on Oct. 10 against the Denver Broncos.
He was presumed to be out for the season, but he made a surprisingly early return to play on Jan. 16 for the Playoffs. Ironically, Smith-Schuster recorded five receptions for 26 yards in the Steelers’ first-round Playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Juju Smith-Schuster to sign with AFC West powerhouse
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster has agreed to a deal with another AFC powerhouse in the Kansas City Chiefs. NFL Network Taylor biscotti announced the news Friday afternoon of the Chiefs acquisition of Smith-Schuster.
Smith-Schuster had the opportunity to sign with several other franchises, namely the Chiefs, last offseason, but he decided to stay with Pittsburgh on a one-year deal instead. Ultimately, things didn’t quite go as planned; he played in five regular-season games before sustaining a season-ending shoulder injury, which required surgery, on Oct. 10 against the Denver Broncos. He was presumed to be out for the season, but he made a surprisingly early return to play on Jan. 16 for the Playoffs, recording five catches for 26 yards in the Steelers’ first-round Playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
It appears that Smith Schuster himself could not wait until the paperwork made the move official, as he took to social media to express his excitement in joining his new team.