| Date | News |
| 12/01/25 | Steelers Don’t Have ‘True’ WR1 In DK Metcalf, Says Gerry Dulac. High expectations surrounded DK Metcalf after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded a second-round pick for him and signed him to a big five-year contract extension. Expectations that haven’t been met through the first 12 games of his Steelers tenure. After trading George Pickens many wanted the Steelers to bring in another receiver to help take some […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/12/steelers-dont-ha... |
| 11/28/25 | Is DK Metcalf Playing in Week 13? Steelers Announce Latest Injury Update for Star WR. What's the latest injury update on Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf as Pittsburgh get ready to face the Bills in Week 13 on Sunday. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/dk-metcalf-week... |
| 11/27/25 | Steelers Have To ‘Keep Trying’ Downfield Shots, DK Metcalf Says: ‘One A Game Is Not Gonna Cut It’. The Steelers have not been a great deep-ball passing offense this year, even with deep threats like DK Metcalf. Aaron Rodgers, for example, is just 11-of-30 on passes 20-plus yards down the field. Nineteen other quarterbacks have more deep-pass completions, 24 have more yards. Yet he does rank fifth in deep-pass passing touchdowns, so he […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/11/steelers-have-to... |
| 11/26/25 | DK Metcalf Injury Update: Should Fantasy Managers Worry About the Steelers WR?. DK Metcalf did not practice on Wednesday due to an injury. What is the Steelers WR dealing with and should fantasy managers be concerned? Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/fantasy-footbal... |
| 11/24/25 | ‘Rich Man’s Chase Claypool’: Brian Batko Critical Of DK Metcalf’s Ability To Bring Down 50/50 Balls. DK Metcalf is one of the more physically gifted receivers the NFL has seen in some time. And yet, he isn’t quite living up to the massive five-year contract extension he received from the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, shortly after they traded a second-round pick for him. He’s had some great moments, including his 80-yard […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/11/rich-mans-chase-... |
| 11/22/25 | Kay Adams Says George Pickens Trade Will Be ‘One Of The Worst Deals In NFL History’. When DK Metcalf was acquired, it seemed like George Pickens’ time in Pittsburgh was nearing an end. The Steelers looked outside the organization to pay a long-term receiver before doing anything with Pickens’ own contract, which he was entering the last year of. The draft seemed like a logical time to move him. But the […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/11/kay-adams-says-g... |
| 11/21/25 | Charlie Batch: Aaron Rodgers Trying To Target DK Metcalf ‘A Little Too Much’. It’s had its moments, but the Pittsburgh Steelers’ passing game has been inconsistent for the most part this season. DK Metcalf hasn’t been as dominant as some expected coming off his large contract extension, but there are a couple of factors which could be the reason for that. Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch thinks Rodgers […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/11/charlie-batchaar... |
| 11/16/25 | Is DK Metcalf Injured? A Look at Whether the Steelers Star Is Hurt After Slow Start in Week 11 vs. Bengals. Steelers WR DK Metcalf has been a part of the team's offensive plans against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, but is Metcalf injured? Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/is-dk-metcalf-i... |
| 11/15/25 | Steelers Predicted To Select 23-TD WR in 2026 NFL Draft and Form Explosive Duo With DK Metcalf. Steelers projected to land a 23-TD WR in the 2026 NFL Draft, setting up a potential explosive pairing with DK Metcalf in a revamped offense. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/steelers-predic... |
| 11/12/25 | Chad Johnson Wonders If Steelers Are Using Calvin Austin III Correctly. Calvin Austin III has had a bit of a bumpy road during his 2025 season. Coming off the heels of a much-improved 2024 campaign, he was expected to step up and be a true WR2 alongside DK Metcalf. And his presence on the roster is a big part of the reason the Steelers didn’t bring […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/11/chad-johnson-won... |
| 11/10/25 | Trai Essex ‘Disappointed’ In Steelers’ Inability To Keep DK Metcalf ‘Engaged’. In a perfect world, DK Metcalf is the focal point of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. His $150 million contract and the Steelers’ lack of aggression in finding another receiver both support that idea. But in reality, Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers was just another quiet day for him. Metcalf has had a few […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/11/trai-essex-disap... |
| 11/09/25 | DK Metcalf Contract, Salary, and Career Earnings: How Much Is the 2-Time Pro Bowl WR Making After Trade to Steelers?. The Seahawks traded DK Metcalf to the Steelers. With a new contract following the blockbuster move, here's a look at the WR's new deal. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/dk-metcalf-cont... |
| 11/05/25 | ‘Just Trying To Win’: DK Metcalf Isn’t Concerned With Lack Of Targets. Most No. 1 receivers in the NFL average about seven or eight targets per game. That hasn’t been the case for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ $31 million man. DK Metcalf is currently 50th in the league in total targets, trailing even three running backs and eight tight ends. That’s a recipe for disaster for some wide […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/11/just-trying-to-w... |
| 11/02/25 | NFL Announces Punishment for Steelers Star DK Metcalf. DK Metcalf faces significant NFL consequences following a heated Week 8 moment against the Packers. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/dk-metcalf-fine... |
| 10/31/25 | Aaron Rodgers Itching To Get Calvin Austin III More Involved: ‘Such A Dynamic Force’. The Steelers are still searching for a consistent playmaker behind DK Metcalf. Could Calvin Austin III be that guy? Having missed time due to injury, the veteran receiver only returned this past week. They didn’t limit his snaps, as he logged nearly 80 percent. Still, the connection isn’t quite there. QB Aaron Rodgers wants to […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/10/aaron-rodgers-it... |
| 10/26/25 | DK Metcalf Contract, Salary, and Career Earnings: How Much Is the 2-Time Pro Bowl WR Making After Trade to Steelers?. The Seahawks traded DK Metcalf to the Steelers. With a new contract following the blockbuster move, here's a look at the WR's new deal. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/dk-metcalf-cont... |
| 10/26/25 | DK Metcalf Fantasy Hub: Week 8 Injury Update, Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice, Points Projection, and Weather Impact. Here's this week's fantasy football outlook for DK Metcalf, including injury updates, start-sit advice, points projection, and weather impact. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/fantasy-footbal... |
| 10/21/25 | ‘They’re Positionless Receivers’: Mike Tomlin Explains How Steelers’ TE Depth Lessens Need At WR. Ever since training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ plan with their pass catchers has been a hot topic. Outside of DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin III, there’s a real lack of depth at wide receiver. That’s been characteristic of the position for quite some time now, dating back to 2024 when the Steelers were at the […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/10/theyre-positionl... |
| 10/16/25 | DK Metcalf Fantasy Hub: Week 7 Injury Update, Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice, Points Projection, and Weather Impact. Here's this week's fantasy football outlook for DK Metcalf, including injury updates, start-sit advice, points projection, and weather impact. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/fantasy-footbal... |
| 10/13/25 | Film Room: DK Metcalf’s TD Saw Cleveland Fall Into Pittsburgh’s Trap. In late August, we wrote an article headlined “Slants Are Back In The Steelers’ Offense.” That’s been proven true. So are the next logical move. Sluggos. It’s how WR DK Metcalf got wide open for a pitch-and-catch touchdown to put the Cleveland Browns away Sunday. “Sluggo” is how the name sounds. A slant and go. […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/10/film-room-dk-met... |