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Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster underwhelmed to the tune of a career-low 23.6 receiving yards per game in 2023 after inking a three-year deal reportedly worth $25.5 million. Due to his extremely low output, Sports Illustrated ranked the 27-year-old pass-catcher as the eighth worst NFL free-agent acquisition of 2023.

Along with Allen Lazard, the unimpressive free-agent acquisition for the New York Jets, who came in at No. 4, Smith-Schuster was one of two receivers labeled as busts.

When Smith-Schuster missed the two-minute drill in the team’s 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1, it raised serious concerns. The next week, he was removed from the starting lineup after accumulating 28 yards from five bench grabs.

against the Miami Dolphins in a loss.

Smith-Schuster missed the next two games due to a concussion sustained in Week 5. He made a comeback in Week 8, but his one three-yard reception on one target against Miami barely registered.

In a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14, the former second-round pick embarrassed the team that picked him by hauling in four receptions for 90 yards. It was his most productive outing to date. Due to an ankle injury, Smith-Schuster was unable to play the remainder of the season, so it ended up being his last game.