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Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has a hamstring injury that will prevent him from playing in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers.



Per Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers have already ruled out Smith-Schuster for Sunday's game.

Head coach Mike Tomlin announced earlier this week that Smith-Schuster had a "small" hamstring issue that was being monitored.

Pittsburgh invested a second-round pick in Smith-Schuster following a standout career at USC that included 213 catches for 3,092 yards and 25 touchdowns across three seasons. He's turned in a fantastic rookie season thus far, ranking second on the Steelers with 568 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

Injuries are starting to become a concern for the first-year contributor, though. The 21-year-old California native missed time during training camp due to a concussion as well as ankle and knee problems. He entered the league's concussion protocol again leading up to Week 8.

With Smith-Schuster out for at least one week, Martavis Bryant should see the biggest uptick in targets. Eli Rogers and Darrius Heyward-Bey could also receive more playing time, though there are limited looks available since running back Le'Veon Bell is also a big factor in the passing game.

The early returns from Smith-Schuster have been promising, especially in terms of getting open in the red zone. Staying healthy will be a key factor as he attempts to solidify himself as a reliable weapon in the Steelers' aerial attack as they move closer to securing a playoff berth.