‘Be back soon’: Chiefs WR Smith-Schuster has message for fans after suffering injury

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - An injury to Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on Sunday afternoon after a hard hit brought the Arrowhead Stadium crowd to a quiet. Then a chorus of boos after officials did not call a penalty on Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco.

But the players on the field gathered around the injured wideout, many taking a knee.

He was eventually helped off the field by his teammates and placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol.

Smith-Schuster took to social media (where else?) on Monday and eased the fears of Chiefs fans.

“All is well, be back soon,” he posted on Instagram.

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His mother shared on her Instagram Stories: “Prayer report to everyone who texted me and called!!! My baby is A-okay… Thank you so much for the over pouring of love and support. We really appreciate you all!!! My Baby is OKAY.. #ChiefsKingdom”

Smith-Schuster has 46 receptions for 615 yards and two touchdowns on the 2022 season.

Prayers for JuJu Smith-Schuster after this #concussion. Straight arms is the "fencing response". Means he was unconscious & deep parts of his brain are injured. He cannot return per protocol & for his sake I hope they give him multiple weeks to recover. pic.twitter.com/nQVd5t45dS
— Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. (@ChrisNowinski1) November 13, 2022