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JuJu Smith-Schuster Sees a Return to Steelers

The beloved wide receiver could see himself back with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Noah Strackbein

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The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't reach an agreement with JuJu Smith-Schuster this offseason, but a trip back to the city opened his eyes to a possible return. 

Smith-Schuster was in town for a Final Farewell charity event to help benefit local foundations across the city. He wasn't expecting much of a turnout, but after seeing the hundreds of fans arrive in the Strip District, he felt something special about Pittsburgh. 

"Steelers fans, they're always loyal no matter where you go," Smith-Schuster said. "I have so many Steelers fans but I also have so many JuJu fans. Being here, it shows. I thought I was going to have like a hundred people. I think about 400 people are here, plus, and the line is still going."

Now, he could see himself coming back. Smith-Schuster is signed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, and left the door open to returning to the Steelers in the future. 

"I could see myself back here," Smith-Schuster told Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko. "Even today, this shows a lot, that I still have fans out here coming out to support me."

Smith-Schuster recorded 169 catches, 2,343 yards and 14 touchdowns in a Steelers uniform. He also made his only Pro Bowl. 

The Steelers have contract negotiations with Diontae Johnson this or next season, and then Chase Claypool will be looking for a new deal afterwards. If one doesn't work out, Pittsburgh could have an opening for a returning wideout.

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NOAH STRACKBEIN

Noah is the Publisher for All Steelers, Inside the Panthers (InsideThePanthers.com) and Inside the Penguins (InsidethePenguins.com), and is the host of All Steelers Talk (YouTube.com/AllSteelersTalk). A Scranton native, Noah made his way to the Pittsburgh sports scene in 2017. Now, he's pretty much full-yinzer.

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