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JuJu Smith-Schuster Cleared to Play in Steelers’ Wild-Card Game vs. Chiefs

In what could Ben Roethlisberger’s playoff run, Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will play in Pittsburgh’s wild-card game against the Chiefs on Sunday, he announced.

“God answered my prayers and I’ve recovered from my season-ending shoulder injury earlier than expected,” Schuster tweeted. “I can’t believe I get another chance to take the field with this team and play in a playoff game to keep our season alive. Steelers Nation, #HereWeGo!”

Smith-Schuster returned to practice on Thursday after the Steelers designated the wide receiver to return from the team's injured reserve list. Pittsburgh had 21 days to activate Schuster to the active roster, with coach Mike Tomlin previously saying that Thursday was a "start" to the return of the Steelers star wideout.