The New England Patriots placed Juju Smith-Schuster on injured reserve Friday, putting a cap on the seven-year veteran’s forgettable inaugural season in Foxboro.
After letting WR Jakobi Meyers walk in free agency, the Patriots signed Smith-Schuster to a three-year, $33 million deal, hoping the 2022 Super Bowl Champion would bring a new dynamic to their offense. But visions of recapturing Smith-Schuster’s Pro Bowl form never materialized as the 27-year-old wideout battled injuries throughout the season.
After entering the season with a lingering knee injury, Smith-Schuster suffered a concussion during New England’s Week 6 game against the New Orleans Saints that would sideline him for two games.