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Back in October, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster suffered a serious shoulder injury that threatened to cost him the season. But when Smith-Schuster returned to practice this week we knew there was a shot he’d play in the first round of the playoffs on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Saturday, Smith-Schuster took to social media and let everyone know he’s planning to play this week.
God answered my prayers and I’ve recovered from my season-ending shoulder injury earlier than expected. I can’t believe I have another chance to take the field with this team to help us in a playoff game to keep our season and goal alive. I’ll do whatever I can to help us come out on top this Sunday! I feel so lucky to be able to put the cleats on again this season, it’s been a hard two months for me, but Steelers Nation, Here We Goooooooo!!
The return of Smith-Schuster gives the Steelers a level of energy and physicality among the skill players that has been absent since his injury. It remains to be seen how much Smith-Schuster will play but even if the team only gets 15-20 snaps it can only make this offense better.
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