The New England Patriots released wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on Friday, and coach Jerod Mayo went into detail about the release on Sunday.
Smith-Schuster signed with the Patriots in 2023 and recorded 29 catches for 260 yards and a touchdown. He was thought to be the replacement for wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, who left for the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency. Smith-Schuster struggled throughout the year with injuries and inconsistent production on the field.
Mayo indicated the release was due to a multitude of factors, including the injuries and the emergence of the younger wide receivers in the room.