BREAKING: JuJu Smith-Schuster Takes Massive Paycut, Re-signs With Pittsburgh Steelers

March 19, 2021, 1:23pm EST (Updated: October 25, 2022, 2:10pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

JuJu Smith-Schuster loves Pittsburgh and did not want to leave.

On Friday, it was reported that the WR was taking a massive paycut just so he could return on a 1-year deal.

JuJu Smith-Schuster is returning to Pittsburgh on a 1 year deal, taking a massive paycut to return to his home over larger offers from divisional rivals and Super Bowl contenders to accommodate Pittsburgh’s tough cap situation. JuJu is staying home.
— Taylor Bisciotti (@TaylorBisciotti) March 19, 2021

Former Steelers’ WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021

According to Ian Rapoport, Smith-Schuster receives a one-year contract worth $8 million.

JuJu to the #Steelers on a 1-year worth $8M, source said. He had better offers from the #Ravens and the #Chiefs. But stays in PIT. https://t.co/Kz9aaR1srN
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2021

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Sources tell me these were the other offers

KC 8 mill with 3 mill incentives
Steelers 8 mill
Baltimore 9 mill 4 incentives
— Taylor Bisciotti (@TaylorBisciotti) March 19, 2021

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JuJu has since confirmed the news:

This is my home, they’re gonna need a wrecking ball to take me outta here! PITTSBURGH I LOVE YOU, LET’S GO!!!!! ???? pic.twitter.com/SPFvCLUmFl
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) March 19, 2021

In 2020, Smith-Schuster appeared in all 16 games for the Steelers and caught 97 passes for 831 yards (8.9 YPC) and nine touchdowns.