It appears veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster learned his lesson, as he elected to re-sign with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency this time around.
FOX Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz was the first to report the news on March 15, stating: “BREAKING: The Chiefs are re-signing WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, multiple sources tell @NFLonFOX. A key weapon for Patrick Mahomes stays in Kansas City.”
In a follow-up post, Schultz also revealed that “the former Pro Bowler had interest elsewhere, but wanted to stay in KC.”
With fellow veteran wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Justin Watson choosing to sign with new teams in NFL free agency, getting Smith-Schuster back is more important than it seems.
Like Watson, Smith-Schuster serves as more than just a pass-catcher for KC. The savvy, physical wide receiver uses his 6-foot-1 frame to play a grittier role as a blocker in both the run game and creative WR screens.
He’s also a proven team leader, providing a wealth of knowledge and experience for younger playmakers like Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, among others.
Finally, perhaps the most important reason for KC to re-sign Smith-Schuster in 2025 is his uncanny chemistry with Mahomes. Certain wide receivers just seem to click with the Chiefs’ superstar QB, and Smith-Schuster has been one of them — operating well underneath in space similar to Travis Kelce.
And with Rice potentially missing time due to a possible suspension next year, Smith-Schuster’s presence will be important as an integral backup who already has familiarity inside the KC system.
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