JuJu’s Next Move After Chiefs Exit | Kansas City Chiefs News

Kansas City Chiefs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

JuJu Smith-Schuster, once a key Chiefs receiver and locker room mentor, is hitting the open market after being released by the New York Giants—just as the Chiefs pivot toward a younger roster for 2026. His Giants stint was derailed by injuries and preseason absences, despite a potential reunion with former OC Matt Nagy. Though his Chiefs stats weren’t flashy (33 catches, 345 yards, 1 TD), his value as a blocker and veteran presence made him irreplaceable. With two stints in KC already, a third isn’t out of the question—and with the league in flux, JuJu’s next stop could be just as surprising…