Although the 27-year-old signed a three-year contract last season for the Patriots, earlier this month, JuJu Smith Schuster was released, citing injury and consistency struggles. And his new home is none other than Andy Reid’s Chiefs, who are on track to prep for an unprecedented 3-peat.

However, after confirming his arrival at Arrowhead Stadium, Reid seemingly roasted JuJu for his speed. As tweeted by Fatty Patty Reid was found saying, “You move faster on your TikTok Tapes.” But considering the WR’s numbers before last season, where he racked up 933 yards on 78 catches while adding 3 TDs, the roast seemed to be all in good fun.

However, looking at JuJu’s recent struggles with injuries last season and inconsistencies on the field might have prompted Reid to come up with his roast. Although there could be problems with Smith-Schuster’s performances last year, he had a sensational time playing for the Chiefs last time out.

Smith is joining the reigning champions on a veteran contract worth just $1.21 million. Meanwhile, the Patriots are expected to pay him $7 million this season based on the contract he signed in 2023. Returning to his old employers, JuJu might have a point to prove after getting this opportunity in a team that is looking to bolster their WR room amid recent problems.

Can JuJu Smith Schuster’s arrival help the Chiefs reduce their shortcomings in the roster?

Even though Smith-Schuster is a seven-year veteran, having spent his first five NFL seasons playing for the Steelers. His surprising union with the Chiefs might be down to multiple reasons. Last year, the Pro Bowler struggled with an ankle injury but still managed to finish with 29 catches for 260 yards while adding a single TD to his name. But those performances might not have been enough to cement his long-term future in Foxborough after signing a three-year contract worth $25.5 million.

After the Patriots decided to release the Pro Bowler, HC Jerod Mayo cited, “We just want him to get healthy. He still has some good ball left in him”. However, re-joining the consecutive Super Bowl champions JuJu might have a bigger role to play at Arrowhead Stadium. Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, who recently joined the Chiefs in the offseason, suffered a broken shoulder in their first preseason match against the Jaguars.

Elsewhere, Rashee Rice is expected to be out for an indefinite period, citing legal troubles after he was involved in a car crash in Dallas. Although the Chiefs possess rookie WR Xavier Worthy after drafting him in the first round of this year’s NFL draft. He joins a WR room that is suffering from inconsistency with a disappointing last season from Skyy Moore and Kadarius Toney.

But can Smith-Schuster’s arrival in Kansas City help them sort out the receiver room that is struggling to find an outright starter going into a historic season? As fans, we can only wait and watch as the regular season starts in a few weeks.