The Vikings hosted free agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for a workout on Monday, per Tom Pelissero's reporting. The visit comes as Minnesota continues to evaluate veteran options at the position, one week after signing Odell Beckham Jr. to bolster depth.
Smith-Schuster, 29, is currently with the Steelers' NFC West division rival, the Kansas City Chiefs. The wideout has appeared in 17 games this season but has not registered a tackle, assist, sack or forced fumble on defense—a statistical snapshot that suggests limited snaps or a reserve role in Kansas City's secondary package.
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The Vikings enter their workout window from a position of strength. Minnesota is 5–0 and sits atop the NFC North after defeating the Saints 23–13 on Sunday. The club has now won five straight games and three of its last three, with the most recent victory coming without significant offensive additions until the Beckham signing last week. Their next game is against Indianapolis on October 25.
The Steelers, meanwhile, are 3–2 and third in the AFC North after beating Indianapolis 34–22 on Sunday. Pittsburgh hosts Tampa Bay on October 18. Pittsburgh's interest level in Smith-Schuster, if any, remains unclear from available reporting. Pro Football Talk and Yahoo Sports' coverage notes only that Minnesota is continuing to look at veteran wide receivers, without additional detail on the visit or its purpose.
Whether Smith-Schuster will sign with Minnesota, another team, or remain in Kansas City depends on decisions not yet reported.
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