Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster returns to practice on Thursday

Could the Steelers get JuJu Smith-Schuster back this week?

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On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers designated injured wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to return on Thursday from the Reserve/Injured list. Smith-Schuster practiced with the team and they now have 21 days to activate Smith-Schuster to the 53-man roster.

The timing of this is fortuitous if Smith-Schuster could return this weekend. Pittsburgh is preparing to square off against the Kansas City Chiefs and having the team’s best slot receiver back could be a huge boost for a struggling offense.

Smith-Schuster injured his shoulder back on October 16. Ray-Ray McCloud has been filling that slot role but there’s no mistaking the impact Smith-Schuster would have on the run game and the passing game.

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