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PITTSBURGH, PA - Pittsburgh Steelers' second-year wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is coming off of a phenomenal rookie season. However, entering this year's minicamp, he's dealing with a "frustrating" knee injury.

Smith-Schuster has been very vague on the extent of his injury but says he plans to be a full participant for training camp which starts July 26, 2018. "Just something that's been bothering me over time," said Smith-Schuster of the injury. "Kind of just adds up and lets me know, 'Yo, I need to get it checked out.' We got it checked out." Until training camp, the Steelers have decided to rest Smith-Schuster during OTA's and minicamp.

[When asked what "checked out" means, Smith-Schuster said to "ask coach Mike Tomlin." Smith-Schuster did not say whether or not the injury required surgery. JuJu also confirmed that he plans to return kicks again in 2018 after returning a kickoff for a score during Pittsburgh's Week 17 victory over the Browns last season.] - Bryan Deardo, 247 Sports

As for "replacing" Martavis Bryant, "I want it. I love it. This is why I'm here," said Smith-Schuster. "I love the game. Whatever they put on my shoulders, I'm going to carry it and do what I can do for this team."

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COLUMBUS, OHIO - It's been a "not-so-surprising" and expected offseason transition for Pittsburgh Steelers' star running back, Le'Veon Bell. There is still no long-term deal between Bell and the Steelers, and Bell is expected to remain away from the team and train on his own this summer until the official NFL season starts in September. This past weekend however, Bell hosted his own youth camp at Groveport-Madison High School in Columbus, Ohio. The camp was held on "Le'Veon Bell Field," which Bell was reported by ESPN staff writer Jeremy Fowler to have donated $750,000 for an upgrade to the field's turf last year.

While being in his home state of Ohio, Bell had a chance to catch the NBA Finals and was able to reflect on the high-level play of Cleveland Cavaliers star, LeBron James. Bell told ESPN that LeBron James' phenomenal play at age 33 inspires him to have a long career with the Steelers. Watch the full video here:

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Wednesday, the NFL announced the 2018 Preseason Schedule for all 32 teams which includes 65 total games. The first game will be played August 2 between the Baltimore Ravens and the Chicago Bears at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio for the NFL's annual Hall of Fame Game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will once again see some familiar preseason foes as they take on the defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles for the "Battle of PA" week 1. Week 2, they'll travel to Green Bay to take on the Packers, while weeks 3 and 4, they'll end with two home games against the Tennesee Titans and Carolina Panthers respectively.

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Steelers 2018 Preseason Schedule is as follows:

Date

Aug. 9-12 (Week 1)

Aug. 16-19 (Week 2)

Saturday, Aug. 25 (Week 3)

Thursday, Aug. 30 (Week 4)

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The Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-9 on Sunday in Baltimore, but not everyone on the Steelers sideline was happy.

Antonio Brown found himself wide open for what would've been an easy walk in touchdown if Ben Roethlisberger would've seen him, but he didn't. Instead he threw one over Le'Veon Bell's head and the Steelers had to punt. Brown had only been targeted once on their opening drive that seen them eat up 10:23 on the clock while marching 84 yards in 16 plays before penalties halted the drive.

That prompted this outburst from Brown while the Steelers punted.

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“I’m passionate about the game,” he said. “Anytime you work as hard and a play doesn’t go the way you wanted, you get frustrated.”

This wasn't Browns first outburt and surely it won't be his last. There was a day that Roethlisberger was hurt and Landry Jones wasn't getting him the ball. After a sideline tirade he called Jones out after the game. Roethlisberger said he understands, though.

“A.B. is a playmaker. Sometimes there are not enough footballs to go around to everybody. A.B. is very passionate about wanting to help this team and take us to the next level. That’s nothing more than a competitor wanting the ball every single play.”

Brown had carried the offense early on this season while Bell was getting back to form. That form finally came today as he was the focal point of the offense. He pounded the Ravens and finished them off with his second touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Whether it's Bell or Brown leading the way at the end of the day they both want what's best for the team. That is to win games.

"When the game is tight he feels like he needs to make a play, Bell said. "I’ll never say A.B. is a distraction.”

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Bleacher Report showed what it's like to be JJ Watt's little brother.

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