JuJu Smith Schuster, the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver broke his hand on Halloween night against Cal. Here is more on his injury update progress.
JuJu Smith Schuster is an American football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).
He holds several NFL records, including being the youngest player to reach 2,500 career receiving yards, and also holds several Steelers franchise records.
Is Juju Smith Schuster Injured? Update On Steelers Injury Report
JuJu Smith Schuster suffered from another injury breaking his hand on Halloween night against Cal. He had surgery that Monday and came back the next Saturday to play against Arizona.
After the surgery, he started doing rehab that same night. He claims that he did not practice much that week and played.
As for his recovery, physically he says he is doing great but he thinks the mental part was the hardest part not being able to be out there and play.
Fired up for tomorrow, let’s keep it going Pittsburgh ?? pic.twitter.com/Oi3i9gLzbQ
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) November 14, 2021
Back in October, JuJu underwent shoulder surgery, ending his 2021 season just five games into the campaign.
JuJu was placed on injured reserve and missed the remainder of the season. He was disappointed for not being able to play.
He says, he had many injuries including to have torn his thumb, breaking his hand but missing a whole season was devastating.
He is now taking his journey on his recovery and is looking forward to getting back on the field in 2022.
Where Is Juju Smith Schuster Now?
JuJu Smith Schuster is now in his recovering phase after sustaining so many injuries and having surgeries.
Though he missed out on most of the game this year, he is looking forward to getting back on the field in 2022.
Can you #DoTheJuJu ? Catch it on TikTok! #TeamMilk @gonnaneedmilk dc: @philwright7 #ad pic.twitter.com/q16SsvYGH0
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) December 8, 2021
As of now, Juju is expanding his brand off the field through his social media platforms and various partnerships.
He has formed a partnership with Team Milk while going through his recovery process. He says milk has always been a part of my training, my recovery, and my day-to-day life.
He said growing up as a kid, his mom would always say make sure you drink your milk or you couldn’t play video games. It had such an impact on him that he would always finish up his drink just to play the game.
Juju Smith Schuster Wife And Family
JuJu Smith Schuster does not have a wife as he is not married. He was rumored to be dating Rheannon Guy but it has not been confirmed.
For his family, he was raised by his mother, Sammy Toa, and his stepfather, Lawrence Schuster when he was was four years old.
JuJu Smith-Schuster grew up one of seven children in a family with one car. His stepfather took the bus to work, a sacrifice he made for his family’s comfort.
On Tuesday, JuJu showed his repaid his stepfather’s sacrifice — by buying him his own truck. https://t.co/h7jA4OhwMP
— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (@PittsburghPG) September 4, 2019
His biological father was not active in his or his sister, So’omalo’s life. His father had such an inspiration towards him that he honored him by legally adopting his last name after he turned 18.
Juju is of African American and Samoan descent born and raised on 22 November 1996 in Long Beach, California. He has seven siblings growing up with him and he is the second eldest son in his family.
His family follows the Christian religion.