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Will JuJu Smith-Schuster play this week? Injury updates for Chiefs WR

#Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is dealing with a hamstring injury. Here are the latest updates.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught one pass for eight yards in the defending Super Bowl champions’ Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Smith-Schuster was listed on Kansas City’s initial injury report for Week 12 with a hamstring injury.

Will the veteran pass-catcher be available for the Chiefs when they face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 24?

JuJu Smith-Schuster injury update

Smith-Schuster was a full participant in Kansas City’s Wednesday practice session while he recovers from a hamstring injury that sidelined him earlier this season.

How long will Smith-Schuster be out?

Barring an unforeseen setback in practice this week, Smith-Schuster should be expected to play for the Chiefs against the Panthers.

Chiefs WR depth chart

Should Smith-Schuster be forced to miss Kansas City’s matchup with Carolina, the Chiefs will have to rely on DeAndre Hopkins, Xavier Worthy, Mecole Hardman, and Justin Watson to give Patrick Mahomes options in the passing game.

Is JuJu Smith-Schuster playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs WR

#Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is dealing with a hamstring injury. Here are the latest updates.

JuJu Smith-Schuster has been absent from his starting spot since aggravating a hamstring injury in the first half of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 7 matchup with the San Fransisco 49ers.

These are the latest details on his condition:

JuJu Smith-Schuster injury update

Smith-Schuster injured his hamstring this season and was forced to take time out to recover.

He returned to practice this week and was a full participant in the Chiefs’ drills on Thursday and Friday. While he may not have fully recovered yet, Smith-Schuster should be ready to return to play.

How long will JuJu Smith-Schuster be out?

According to Kansas City’s latest injury report, Smith-Schuster should be available for the Chiefs’ Week 11 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. It is unclear whether he will remain listed on the defending Super Bowl champions’ injury report next week.

Chiefs WR depth chart

Smith-Schuster is expected to be active in Buffalo today alongside Xavier Worthy, DeAndre Hopkins, Mecole Hardman, and Justin Watson. Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown and Rashee Rice remain on injured reserve, but Patrick Mahomes will have no shortage of capable targets in this afternoon’s showdown.

Chiefs GM Brett Veach believes Kansas City is a top destination for players

#Chiefs general manager Brett Veach believes Kansas City is a top destination for players | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are pursuing the unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title this year and have gotten off to a blazing start. The addition of several players throughout the year has raised the team’s profile and chances of accomplishing the feat, thanks mainly to the front office.

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach appeared on the Pat McAfee Show last week. He discussed the growing number of players around the league choosing Kansas City during the current run of success.

“Typically, when you get to different points of this season, whether that be in the offseason or at the trade deadline, I think we do hear a lot of, ‘If everything is equal, he would love to play in Kansas City.'” said Veach. “Listen, I think that playing for Coach Reid and playing with Pat Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Chris Jones would certainly be a destination for any player that had a chance to potentially move on and go somewhere else.”

The Chiefs added veteran players JuJu Smith-Schuster and Samaje Perine in free agency shortly before the season while trading for DeAndre Hopkins and Joshua Uche. Player injuries and juggling roster spots allowed Veach and his staff to make these additions. The front office has typically made splashes in the draft with homegrown talent but will try to recruit veterans who can financially fit in the budget.

JuJu Smith-Schuster injury update: Latest news on Chiefs WR’s status

#Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is dealing with a hamstring injury. Here are the latest updates.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has been absent from his starting spot since Week 7 when he had to leave the field early in the defending Super Bowl champions’ matchup against the San Fransisco 49ers.

JuJu Smith-Schuster injury update

Starter Smith-Schuster aggravated a hamstring injury in Week 7, which forced him to take some time off to recover.

Though it is unclear whether he will play against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, he was a limited participant in Kansas City’s practice session on Wednesday and his status seems to be trending up.

How long will JuJu Smith-Schuster be out?

It is unknown if Smith-Schuster will return in Week 11, head coach Andy Reid has indicated there is a “good chance” based on how he fares in this week’s practices.

Chiefs WR depth chart

With Smith-Schuster’s availability undecided, Kansas City’s offense may have to rely more heavily on wideouts Xavier Worthy, DeAndre Hopkins, Mecole Hardman, and Justin Watson.

Wide receivers Rashee Rice, Hollywood Brown, and Skyy Moore remain on injured reserve.

First look: Key Chiefs veterans returned to practice on Wednesday

Watch this video of #Chiefs veterans Charles Omenihu, Isiah Pacheco, and JuJu Smith-Schuster making their return to practice on Wednesday.

Footage has surfaced from the Kansas City Chiefs’ Wednesday practice session that showed Charles Omenihu, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Isiah Pacheco getting reps in during the team’s drills.

These three Chiefs have had to miss games due to brutal injuries but will look to make their comebacks over the next few weeks.

Omenihu tore his ACL in last season’s AFC Championship Game, which kept him off the field through the first half of the regular season.

Smith-Schuster has had to miss time since Kansas City’s Week 7 road trip that saw the Chiefs defeat the San Fransisco 49ers. He is the most likely veteran to make his return to the starting lineup on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.

Pacheco has been on injured reserve since he fractured a fibula against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2.

Watch all three warming up with the team in this video shared by KSHB 41 sports producer Nick Jabobs on Twitter:

 

Stay tuned for more details on the condition of these players as they ease back into their roles over the next few weeks.

Will JuJu Smith-Schuster play this week? Injury updates for Chiefs WR

Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is dealing with a hamstring injury. Here are the latest updates.

The Kansas City Chiefs have dealt with injuries in their receiving corps all season and will have to be without wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster when they face the Denver Broncos in Week 10.

Smith-Schuster, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, was held out of every practice that Kansas City conducted this week and was officially ruled out for the AFC West showdown against Denver on Friday.

The extent of Smith-Schuster’s injury remains unclear, but if his recent absences from the Chiefs’ practices are any indication, his condition hasn’t improved substantially.

See Kansas City’s full Week 10 injury report, which was posted by Chiefs Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen on Twitter:

 

Smith-Schuster has missed Kansas City’s last two games against the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers after leaving the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII rematch with the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7.

Stay tuned to see how Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid decide to compensate for Smith-Schuster’s continued absence.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid reveals crucial injury update for Patrick Mahomes ahead of Week 10

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reveals crucial injury update for Patrick Mahomes ahead of Week 10 | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the media on Friday, days before their AFC West matchup with the Denver Broncos. He revealed injury statuses for several players, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

“Alright, as far as the injuries go, JuJu(Smith-Schuster) will be the only one that’s out, everybody else practiced,” said Reid. “Turk (Tershawn Wharton) practiced today, so good thing he’s out there.”

Smith-Schuster continues battling a lingering hamstring issue that has kept him out of the past few games. Aside from the veteran receiver, Reid believes everyone else should be good to go on Sunday.

“Yeah, I think so,” said Reid. “Yeah, I mean right now – we’ll see how it plays out.”

Reid also expects Mahomes to be okay after aggravating his ankle injury last Monday, as the star quarterback was a full participant in practice this week.

“He’s (Patrick Mahomes) done a good job,” said Reid. “He didn’t miss anything, so he’s done a good job.”

The Chiefs had Justyn Ross active in place of Smith-Schuster last week, and he will likely remain on the active roster this week.

Two Chiefs veterans missed practice on Thursday

#Chiefs veterans JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tershawn Wharton did not participate in Kansas City’s practice session on Thursday.

The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for a Week 10 matchup against the Denver Broncos, and as injuries pile up for the defending Super Bowl champions, it will take a herculean effort to keep their perfect season alive.

Veteran contributors JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tershawn Wharton both missed Kansas City’s practice session on Thursday and while their status for the Chiefs’ AFC West showdown with the Broncos hasn’t been announced, it seems unlikely that either will be available on Sunday.

Smith-Schuster has been dealing with a hamstring injury, while Wharton was listed with a knee injury.

Take a look at Kansas City’s full injury report here:

 

Among the other players listed were running back Kareem Hunt, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and defensive end George Karlaftis, who were listed with quad, ankle, and abdomen injuries respectively.

All were full participants in the Chiefs’ practice on Thursday.

Stay tuned to see how Kansas City’s injuries affect the Chiefs’ matchup against Denver on November 10.

Andy Reid shares positive update on injury status of Chiefs veterans: ‘We’re getting close’

#Chiefs Andy Reid shares positive update on Charles Omenihu, Isiah Pacheco, and JuJu Smith Schuster’s injury status: ‘We’re getting close’ | @EdEastonJr

The injuries that have ravished the Kansas City Chiefs on both sides of the ball this season have not affected their franchise-record 14-game winning streak. Patrick Mahomes has been dealing with a sore ankle since his scare on Monday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but is trending toward playing in Week 10.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke to the media on Wednesday, sharing updates on Charles Omenihu, Isiah Pacheco, and JuJu Smith Schuster, who continue to be out due to injuries.

“We’re taking it week by week, day by day (with) that whole deal,” Reid said. “Then we’ve got to work through the doctors on that and the check-ups there. They’re both (Charles Omenihu and Isiah Pacheco) doing great; they’re both making progress. JuJu (Smith-Schuster), the same way. We’re getting close.”

Omenihu hasn’t played since tearing his ACL and numerous ligaments in his knee during January’s AFC Championship game. Pacheco broke his fibula in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals and is rehabbing after successful surgery. Smith-Schuster could be back sooner as he battles a recent hamstring injury.

Did Pittsburgh find their WR2 in Week 8’s victory over the NY Giants?

Calvin Austin stepped up in a major way for the Steelers in their Week 8 victory—potentially solidifying his position as the team’s WR2.

In the past decade, most, if not all, of the Steelers’ top receivers started out as dynamic punt returners. Steelers receivers such as Antonio Brown, Juju Smith-Schuster, and Diontae Johnson all were incredibly successful as punt returners, eventually blossoming into phenomenal receivers for Pittsburgh. One receiver from Week 8 seemingly had his career breakout game and turning point, as WR Calvin Austin electrified both the New York Giants’ secondary and special teams unit. 

In the third quarter of his team’s contest, with the score tied 9-9, Austin knew he needed to make a splash play. He proceeded to step up when the team needed him most, returning a punt 73 yards for a touchdown. He further solidified his position as WR2 when he caught a 29-yard TD reception from QB Russell Wilson, his second touchdown of the night. 

Much speculation and trade rumors have been made over the Steelers necessity of an elite-caliber receiver opposite WR1 George Pickens, but scoring twice on the night and accumulating 54 receiving yards on just three receptions should prove why Austin is the WR2 Pittsburgh has been looking for. 

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