{
  "id": 14843349,
  "title": "JuJu Smith-Schuster Could Reunite With a Familiar Team Desperate for WR Help",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/juju-smith-schuster-could-reunite-with-a-familiar-team-desperate-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T01:54:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/juju-smith-schuster-will-visit-familiar-team-looking-new-home-12576404"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Super Bowl-winning wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is searching for a new team after being released by the New York Giants ahead of the 2026 season. Numerous NFL clubs have already had Smith-Schuster either work out or invite him to visit their facilities, as many teams are currently grappling with receiver injuries. The veteran player would surely strengthen an offense in need of help. According to an OnSI report by Noah Strackbein, Smith-Schuster could be returning to a familiar place, as he is scheduled to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday, where he started his professional career between 2017 and 2021. If the two sides agree to work together, Smith-Schuster would be playing for a different team altogether. Mike McCarthy is now the head coach, replacing Mike Tomlin, who coached him previously. Aaron Rodgers, who once played for Ben Roethlisberger, is now the quarterback. The Steelers have recently experienced wide receiver issues after placing Michael Pittman Jr. on the injured reserve list due to a foot injury, and Roman Wilson early exited Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a finger injury, which will sideline him for several weeks. Furthermore, Ben Skowronek will not play in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of a calf injury. Consequently, Pittsburgh has lost three receivers in the past week. If the Steelers do not sign Smith-Schuster or another receiver soon, they will have to rely on rookie Germie Bernard, who played as a secondary receiver for DK Metcalf. Bernard made a notable impact during the Steelers' game against the Colts when he caught six passes for 80 yards. With Pittman absent for their last match, Bernard demonstrated his potential to become a valuable option for the Steelers moving forward.",
  "summary": "The wide receiver has been looking for a home since August when he was released by the Giants.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}