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JuJu Smith-Schuster’s tweet appears to be a shot at Antonio Brown

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 3/10/19

Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster posted a somewhat subtle reaction to the Antonio Brown trade on Twitter Sunday, but the context of the photo he shared makes it obvious he is taking a shot at his former teammate.

On the surface, it appears Smith-Schuster is simply indicating he is "ready" to take on a bigger role now that Brown is no longer with the Steelers. Of course, the photo he used is from a game against the Raiders, and Brown is one of the players standing in the background.

I’m Ready… pic.twitter.com/K9EZVna0VV

— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) March 10, 2019

Apparently there is more to it than that.

Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly remembers the exact play, and it was initially ruled incomplete. Thinking the throw should have gone to him, Brown proceeded to throw a temper tantrum on the sideline, Kaboly said. The call was overturned, with Smith-Schuster and the Steelers being awarded the touchdown.

This play AB went nuts and threw his helmet and pouted on sidelines. Thought ball should’ve been thrown to him. When they reversed the call he almost seemed embarrassed. I was watching with binoculars the entire time. https://t.co/3zPVt8Zt97

— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) March 10, 2019