Has JuJu Smith-Schuster played his last down with the Steelers?
The flamboyant flanker suggested that it's a real possibility Sunday, tweeting out his appreciation for Pittsburgh "no matter what happens this week." He's apparently taken a more forward stance privately.
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Monday on Free Agency Frenzy that Smith-Schuster has been telling teammates he's "likely to head elsewhere for the next portion of his career."
The fourth-year wideout is still only 24 years old and coming off a 97-catch, nine-touchdown campaign. In other words, he'll have his suitors. Garafolo noted the Steelers, and specifically Ben Roethlisberger, remain among them. But they don't have much cap flexibility, and the former Pro Bowler is primed to cash in. He's listed at No. 15 in Gregg Rosenthal's Top 101 NFL free agents of 2021.
"There are going to be a number of teams in on JuJu," Garafolo said.
The legal tampering period begins Monday at noon ET. Tick tock.
Elsewhere in the NFL on Monday:
- The Minnesota Vikings are finalizing a revised contract with linebacker Anthony Barr, who will play for a reduced salary in 2021 in return for becoming a free agent next year, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported. Barr, who was set to make $12.9 million in the upcoming season, will instead earn $10 million, including $9.4 million fully guaranteed, plus $500,000 in per-game roster bonuses and a $100,000 workout bonus. This voids the last two years of his current deal and gives the Vikings cap relief. Barr can earn back another $500,000 if he makes the Pro Bowl, something he's done four times before.
- The Seattle Seahawks are interested in re-signing cornerback Shaquill Griffin, and they've had discussions with him about it. But Garafolo reported the two sides are "not in the same ballpark on money." He'll test the market, where he sits alongside William Jackson and Patrick Peterson as the best available options amid a dearth at the position. The second tier could include Ronald Darby Jason Verrett, Mike Hilton and Michael Davis, per Garafolo.
- Bud Dupree is coming off a season-ending injury and his time in Pittsburgh appears to be over. But expect the linebacker to get paid. Rapoport reported his market "seems especially strong." There's a strong crop of pass rushers, and Dupree is believed to be near or at the top of it, Rapoport added. Dupree tore his ACL last December, which interrupted another stellar season for the sixth-year veteran.
- Jacksonville Jaguars guard Andrew Norwell has agreed to restructure his contract, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said Norwell's contract is $9 million fully guaranteed and worth up to $12 million in 2021.
- Less than a week after being released by the Giants, guard Kevin Zeitler struck a deal with the Ravens. He agreed to a three-year, $22 million contract, per Rapoport. The ninth-year veteran appeared on Glenn Clark Radio on Monday and said a lot of teams showed interest before he decided Baltimore was the right fit.
- Pass rusher Markus Golden is staying put in Arizona. The veteran has agreed to terms on a two-year, $9 million deal, Rapoport reported. Golden, who spent his first four seasons in Arizona, was traded from the Giants to the Cardinals last October, recording 4.5 sacks in 2020. The Cardinals are also bringing back punter Andy Lee on a one-year deal, Garafolo reported. Arizona placed a second-round tender on linebacker Dennis Gardeck, Rapoport reported.
- The Cleveland Browns placed a tender on restricted free-agent wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge.
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