Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs win a Super Bowl two years ago, will be released by the New England Patriots, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the team hasn’t announced the move. NFL Network was the first to report his release.
The Patriots signed Smith-Schuster to a three-year, $25 million contract last year but he only caught 29 passes for 260 yards and one touchdown.
Smith-Schuster played just 11 snaps in New England’s preseason opener against Carolina on Thursday night.
The 27-year-old was a second-round pick by Pittsburgh in 2017. He had a career-best 111 catches for 1,426 yards and seven TDs in 2018.
Smith-Schuster joined the Chiefs in 2022 after they traded away All-Pro Tyreek Hill. He led Kansas City’s wideouts with 78 receptions for 933 yards and three TDs.
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