Report: Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Tweaks Foot/Ankle Stepping on Penalty Flag


JuJu Smith-Schuster appear to suffer a lower-leg injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win vs. the Jaguars.

In one of the most bizarre injuries of the year, Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster suffered a right foot/ankle injury early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Jaguars after stepping on a referee's penalty flag, CBS Sports' Evan Washburn reported on the game's television broadcast.

Smith-Schuster limped off the field and had his leg briefly looked at by trainers. 

The Steelers led 20–3 at the time of Smith-Schuster's injury and held on to defeat Jacksonville, 27–3. 

Head coach Mike Tomlin said after the game he did not feel worried about Smith-Schuster's injury.

Smith-Schuster celebrated his 24th birthday on Sunday, finishing the contest with four catches for 19 yards and a touchdown. 

With the victory, Pittsburgh moved to 10–0.

The Steelers host the Ravens this Thursday night.