Never doubt Pittsburgh Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster’s passion for football. Smith-Schuster shared a tearful, heartfelt speech about what the game means to him after sustaining a season-ending shoulder injury during Sunday’s game.
Smith-Schuster delivered his message a day after finding out he would miss the rest of the season.
Smith-Schuster appeared at the podium with his right arm in a sling. He fought through tears as he started his speech.
Smith-Schuster sustained a season-ending shoulder injury during the team’s Week 5 win over the Denver Broncos. In five games, Smith-Schuster caught 15 passes for 129 yards and no touchdowns.
Steelers looking to rebound after slow start
Smith-Schuster’s numbers were lower than usual as the Steelers’ offense has struggled to open the season. The team scored 20+ points in just two of its five games this season. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger received criticism for his slow start. He has just 6 touchdowns against 4 interceptions through five games.
Though the team lost Smith-Schuster, Sunday’s game offered hope that Pittsburgh can turn things around. The team scored a season-high 27 points against a tough Broncos defense. Roethlisberger had his best game of the year, throwing 2 touchdowns and no interceptions.
Losing Smith-Schuster hurts, but the Steelers have enough offensive weapons to handle his absence. If Roethlisberger shakes off his early-season rust, the team can still contend in an ultra-competitive AFC North.
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