Jerod Mayo gives explanation for Patriots releasing JuJu Smith-Schuster originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
JuJu Smith-Schuster was the highest-paid wide receiver on the New England Patriots roster entering training camp, but the team still decided to release him last week.
Smith-Schuster wasn't among the best wideouts early in camp, and he also hasn't been the most durable player since signing with the Patriots on a three-year contract in free agency last year.
The Patriots have a pretty crowded wide receiver room, and with Smith-Schuster now gone, some of the team's younger players at the position could get a better opportunity to impress.