Report: Former Steelers WR Out for Second Straight Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers' former second-round pick is still inactive.

PITTSBURGH -- Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is expected to miss his second game in a row due to a concussion he suffered in Week 5. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the New England Patriots are preparing to rule the wideout inactive in Week 7. 

Smith-Schuster's time in New England has been rocky. In five games, he's caught 14 passes for 86 yards and has fallen out of the team's starting lineup. According to Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald, the Patriots currently don't view Smith-Schuster as one of their top five pass catchers. 

#Patriots WR Demario “Pop” Douglas, who has been dealing with a concussion, is expected to play today, sources say. He was listed as questionable.

TE Hunter Henry (ankle) should play, while JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) is unlikely to do so.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2023

The former second-round pick signed a three-year, $25.5 million deal with the Patriots this offseason after winning a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs last season. 

As of now, it's unknown when Smith-Schuster will return from his concussion or what the future holds for him in New England. With the trade deadline approaching, his name could be an option around the league. 

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