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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on JuJu Smith-Schuster
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Sports NFL about JuJu Smith-Schuster.
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about JuJu Smith-Schuster
NegativeValueAug 20, 2026
Listed second on Sharp Football Analysis' best available free agent wide receivers list following Jayden Higgins' ACL injury. However, the source indicates that none of the free agents on this list, including Smith-Schuster, jump out as a plug-and-play replacement for Higgins, suggesting he is not an ideal solution for the Texans' immediate WR2 need.NegativeDepth ChartAug 19, 2026
Smith-Schuster is being released by the Giants in the corresponding move to sign running back Najee Harris, indicating a roster reduction at wide receiver.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
JuJu Smith-Schuster, who notched 33 receptions for 345 yards and a single touchdown in 2025 with the Chiefs, became a free agent after Kansas City let him leave in free agency this offseason as they sought to rebuild their skill-position group; he would immediately be the most experienced receiver on the roster if the Chiefs brought him back amid current wide receiver injuries.NegativeDepth ChartAug 19, 2026
Released by the Giants as a roster move, indicating a change in the team's receiving corps composition.NegativeDepth ChartAug 19, 2026
The Giants cut JuJu Smith-Schuster to make room for RB Najee Harris. Smith-Schuster suffered a knee injury and never gained traction in a deep position battle, though he did make a nice back-of-the-end-zone toe-tapping touchdown catch when healthy.NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026
Smith-Schuster was released by the Giants after dealing with an 'old knee' injury that flared up during his time with the team; he was not mentioned often in practice reports even before the knee issue, suggesting limited role prospects.NegativeDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Smith-Schuster is listed as a fourth-string receiver on the Giants' depth chart and did not play in the team's first preseason game, setting up his release as the Giants sign running back Najee Harris.NegativeDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Smith-Schuster is being released by the Giants to make roster room for Harris. The veteran wide receiver was signed this offseason alongside Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios to compete for depth chart spots and has been dealing with a knee injury that kept him sidelined for a significant portion of training camp.NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026
Moved from bubble to long shot status due to injury; has been in the training room working on what head coach John Harbaugh calls his 'old knee' rather than on the field making plays. The source notes that 'the best ability is availability,' indicating Smith-Schuster's injury status is a significant concern for his roster prospects.NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026
Smith-Schuster is dealing with a knee injury and was a limited participant in practice.NegativeInjuryAug 13, 2026
Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster returned to limited practice participation on Thursday during Giants training camp after dealing with a knee injury.NegativeInjuryAug 12, 2026
Wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster (knee) remains limited at practice, indicating ongoing knee injury management during training camp.NegativeInjuryAug 11, 2026
Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster did not practice due to a knee injury.NegativeInjuryAug 11, 2026
Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is managing a knee issue that the Giants anticipated when they signed him, per coach John Harbaugh.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
JuJu Smith-Schuster is competing with Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin III, Isaiah Hodgins, Braxton Berrios, Odell Beckham Jr., and Jalin Hyatt for final roster spots and playing time in the Giants' receiver room.NegativeInjuryAug 11, 2026
JuJu Smith-Schuster did not practice due to a knee injury during Giants training camp.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster did not practice due to a knee injury.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster did not practice Monday due to a knee injury.NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026
Bubble player at wide receiver; no change from previous roster projection.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Smith-Schuster is part of the Giants' veteran-laden receiver room and is providing valuable competition and mentorship to rookie cornerback Colton Hood during training camp. Hood is learning from Smith-Schuster's experience and savviness.NegativeDepth ChartAug 6, 2026
JuJu Smith-Schuster missed a practice during the week, indicating some absence from team activities.PositiveInjuryAug 5, 2026
Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was a full practice participant on Wednesday, a day after sitting out with knee swelling, indicating recovery from the minor injury.PositiveUsageAug 5, 2026
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster caught a touchdown pass from Jameis Winston over the shoulder of S Tyler Nubin, who had his back turned; part of the second-team offense's three straight touchdown passes from inside the 10-yard line.NegativeInjuryAug 5, 2026
Veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is dealing with knee swelling during Giants training camp, creating uncertainty about his availability for Wednesday's practice and potentially affecting his role in the offense.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
The wide receiver missed practice with what head coach John Harbaugh called 'a little knee swelling.'NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Did not practice due to knee swelling during Giants training camp.NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
Changed to UFA on 1/12, making the wide receiver an unrestricted free agent.NegativeDepth ChartAug 3, 2026
JuJu Smith-Schuster is on the bubble for the New York Giants' 53-man roster at wide receiver, indicating his roster spot is not yet secured heading into Week 1.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Juju Smith-Schuster is a newcomer to the Giants' revamped receiver room in 2026, joining Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin, Braxton Berrios, and rookie Malachi Fields alongside returning starters Darius Slayton and Malik Nabers. Slayton noted that Smith-Schuster is older than him, contrary to the narrative that Slayton is the 'Old Guy' in the room.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
JuJu Smith-Schuster is referenced as a depth option at wide receiver for the Chiefs in recent years. The source uses Smith-Schuster as a comparison point when evaluating Cyrus Allen's potential role, suggesting that Allen could provide similar depth value even if he doesn't become a primary starter.NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026
Smith-Schuster is listed as a bubble player in the Giants' 53-man roster projection at wide receiver, indicating his roster status is uncertain heading into training camp.NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026
Smith-Schuster is listed as a bubble player for the Giants 53-man roster projection, indicating uncertain roster status heading into training camp.NegativeValueNo date
JuJu Smith-Schuster was brought in for a workout by the Giants in June and subsequently signed, part of what the source characterizes as the team's 'sign guys the coach has heard of' phase of poor roster construction, suggesting the signing was more about familiarity than strategic fit.NegativeRoleNo date
Big-name veteran Ju-Ju Smith-Schuster is part of the Giants' 14-receiver roster competing to fill the void left by Wan'Dale Robinson's departure and Malik Nabers' absence, with the Giants prioritizing building around quarterback Jaxson Dart.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
Listed as a backup wide receiver on the Giants' pre-training camp depth chart.NegativeValueNo date
JuJu Smith-Schuster was brought in for a workout by the Giants in June 2026 and subsequently signed, part of what the source characterizes as the team's 'sign guys the coach has heard of' phase of poor roster construction, suggesting the signing was more about familiarity than strategic need.NegativeRoleNo date
Big-name veteran Ju-Ju Smith-Schuster is among the Giants' 14 receivers on the 90-man roster as the team constructs its receiver room around Jaxson Dart while managing the absence of Wan'Dale Robinson and Malik Nabers.NegativeRoleNo date
Smith-Schuster will compete with Beckham, Hodgins, and Berrios for one of New York's final receiver spots on the 53-man roster.NegativeRoleNo date
JuJu Smith-Schuster will compete with Odell Beckham Jr., Isaiah Hodgins, and Braxton Berrios for one of New York's final receiver spots on the roster.NegativeValueNo date
JuJu Smith-Schuster was brought in for a workout by the Giants in June and subsequently signed; the source characterizes this signing, along with Braxton Berrios and Odell Beckham, as part of the Giants' entry into the 'sign guys the coach has heard of' phase of poor roster construction, suggesting these are desperation moves rather than meaningful upgrades.NegativeRoleNo date
Big-name veteran wide receiver is part of the Giants' receiver room as the team rebuilds around Jaxson Dart following the departure of Wan'Dale Robinson and injury to Malik Nabers.NegativeValueNo date
JuJu Smith-Schuster was brought in for a workout by the Giants in June and subsequently signed, but the source characterizes this signing as part of a 'sign guys the coach has heard of' phase of poor roster construction, suggesting the move was more about familiarity than genuine roster improvement.NegativeValueNo date
JuJu Smith-Schuster was brought in for a workout by the Giants in June and subsequently signed, part of what the source characterizes as the team's entry into the 'sign guys the coach has heard of' phase of poor roster construction, suggesting the signing was more about familiarity than strategic need.NegativeRoleNo date
Big-name veteran Ju-Ju Smith-Schuster is part of the Giants' receiver room mix as the team rebuilds around Jaxson Dart, competing alongside young players and blue-collar veterans following the departure of Wan'Dale Robinson and Malik Nabers' injury.NegativeRoleNo date
Wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster was signed by the Giants as a veteran competing for roster spots and depth chart positioning in 2026, alongside Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios, with the group vying for opportunities against incumbent Darius Slayton and rookie Malachi Fields.NegativeRoleNo date
Wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster was signed as a veteran to compete for roster spots and depth chart positioning in the Giants' 2026 wide receiver room, where she will compete against incumbent Darius Slayton, fellow veteran signings Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios, and rookie Malachi Fields.NegativeRoleNo date
Wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster was signed by the Giants as a veteran competing for roster spots and depth chart positioning alongside Darius Slayton, Odell Beckham Jr., Braxton Berrios, and rookie Malachi Fields.NegativeRoleNo date
Smith-Schuster was signed as a free agent backup receiver but has not totaled more than 345 yards in any of his last three seasons, placing him in a similar part-time role category as Beckham. He is competing in a camp battle for the WR2 starting role against Slayton and Beckham, but the source suggests he is unlikely to earn a starting position given his recent production decline.PositiveRoleNo date
JuJu Smith-Schuster was signed by the New York Giants at the beginning of June as part of their wide receiver acquisitions.