JuJu Smith-Schuster Hints at Desire to Re-Sign with Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers huge receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is ready to be a free agent after this season, however he’s removed from coy about his appreciation for the Metal Metropolis.

Smith-Schuster posted an Instagram story Wednesday evening that leaves little doubt about his desired free company vacation spot, because it seems he’s open to the thought of re-signing with Pittsburgh.

“No cap, I wouldn’t thoughts staying right here for an additional 4 years,” Smith-Schuster wrote.

Whereas he has been a productive participant and fan favourite over his four-year profession, the cap-strapped Steelers and Smith-Schuster could discover it difficult to return to phrases on an agreeable contract this offseason.

Pittsburgh could have some robust choices to make as soon as the 2020 season concludes, as they’ve a variety of key contributors additionally set to turn out to be unrestricted free brokers, together with operating again James Conner, left tackles Alejandro Villanueva, outdoors linebacker Bud Dupree, slot nook Mike Hilton and nostril sort out Tyson Alualu.

Long run, the Steelers additionally should plan forward for outdoor linebacker T.J. Watt’s impending extension, which must be one of many richest contracts for a defensive participant in NFL historical past.

Smith-Schuster has caught a team-high 82 passes for 670 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2020.

Chosen within the second spherical of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Southern California, Smith-Schuster has 293 receptions, 3,565 yards and 24 touchdowns as a Steeler. He was chosen to his first and solely Professional Bowl in 2018.