JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Harrison Exchange Words Over Steelers Legacy

James Harrison heard JuJu Smith-Schuster's comments on his reputation with Pittsburgh Steelers fans.

PITTSBURGH -- JuJu Smith-Schuster didn't want to lose the Pittsburgh Steelers fanbase by signing with the Baltimore Ravens. 

In an interview with Bleacher Report, Smith-Schuster discussed his decision to re-sign with the Steelers over the Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs. 

Along with not wanting to play for another quarterback besides Ben Roethlisberger, Smith-Schuster said the fans were a major reason he stayed in Pittsburgh. 

"The most disrespectful thing is, 'Hey, like, I'm James Harrison. Lemme go to the Patriots.’ You lose that strong fanbase," he said. 

.@TeamJuJu told @AdamLefkoe how he factored in the Steelers' fanbase in his free agency decision pic.twitter.com/0V0gmsISo6

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) May 22, 2021

Those words took no time to circulate through the internet, eventually finding their way to Harrison. The long-time edge rusher for the Steelers didn't go out the way everyone had hoped, but still has some love between himself and the fans/team. 

Harrison posted the picture of the quote on social media with some laughing emojis and said, "Nothing but love tho son."

The exchange between the two is harmless. Smith-Schuster wasn't taking a shot at Harrison for leaving. He was just talking about why he chose to stay because of the fans. And Harrison's response didn't add too much fuel to a dim fire. 

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