Giants hold wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster out of practice with knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The New York Giants held wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster out of practice on August 5 due to swelling in his knee. This injury complicates Smith-Schuster's chances of making the 53-man roster, especially as he enters his 10th NFL season. The Giants currently project to keep six wide receivers, leaving Smith-Schuster's future uncertain. He signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Giants in June. Smith-Schuster had previously won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022 and is regarded as one of the NFL's first social media stars, known for his impact since being drafted in 2017.
- •JuJu Smith-Schuster missed practice due to knee swelling.
- •His chances for a roster spot appear slim.
- •The Giants have six projected wide receivers.
- •Smith-Schuster has $40.6 million in career earnings.
- •He signed a one-year deal with the Giants in June.
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