PITTSBURGH — Many Steelers fans were puzzled by JuJu Smith-Schuster’s absence from the AFC Pro Bowl roster after the second-year receiver’s breakout season.
Well, it came a little late, but they got their wish – at the expense of another Steeler.
In yet another twist in the Antonio Brown saga, the franchise said the Steelers superstar receiver who was voted to the all-star game will miss the event because of injury and will be replaced by his protégé, who notched more receptions and receiving yards this season.
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Smith-Schuster set career highs with 111 catches for 1,426 yards in the Steelers' high-powered offense, leading the team in both categories.
His seven receiving touchdowns were second on the team to Brown's 15.