Date | News |
7/02/25 | NFL insider: DK Metcalf was exceptional for under-pressure Seahawks QB in 2024. In this era of huge passing numbers in the National Football League, getting after opposing quarterbacks is a big-time priority for enemy defenses. Likewise, protecting the man behind center is very important to the head coach and his offensive coordinators. Lauren Gray of Pro Football Focus put together some very interesting analysis when it came to NFL wide receivers and who are the Top 10 in the league when comes to being the highest target rates when the quarterback is under pressure. Gray referred to them in the title as “Safety-Blanket WRs.” Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/nfl-insider-dk-met... |
6/29/25 | 'We have to be grimy': Steelers receivers ready to get their hands dirty. Other than DK Metcalf, the Steelers' receivers are a self-described "grimy" group willing to do the work. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45569986/pitts... |
6/28/25 | 'We have to be grimy': Steelers receivers ready to get their hands dirty. Other than DK Metcalf, the Steelers' receivers are a self-described "grimy" group willing to do the dirty work. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45569986/pitts... |
6/27/25 | Will DK Metcalf Put Up The Pro Bowl Numbers Steelers Waited For From George Pickens?. Will DK Metcalf put up the Pro Bowl numbers the Steelers waited to see from George Pickens? After trading for DK Metcalf, the Steelers traded George Pickens, who thought he was a Pro Bowler despite the numbers saying otherwise. In three years, he has one 1,000-yard season with four touchdowns per year. Though he missed […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/06/will-dk-metcalf-... |
6/27/25 | Will DK Metcalf Put Up The Pro Bowl Numbers Steelers Waited For From George Pickens?. Will DK Metcalf put up the Pro Bowl numbers the Steelers waited to see from George Pickens? After trading for DK Metcalf, the Steelers traded George Pickens, who thought he was a Pro Bowler despite the numbers saying otherwise. In three years, he has one 1,000-yard season with four touchdowns per year. Though he missed […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/06/will-dk-metcalf-... |
6/24/25 | Rodgers Heaps Praise On Steelers’ TE Group. Adding wide receiver DK Metcalf is the main attraction of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason and will be the team’s top passing game target. But Aaron Rodgers is just as excited about the tight ends who populate the team’s depth chart, offering a wide variety of traits and skill sets that complement each other well. Rodgers […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/06/rodgers-heaps-pr... |
6/24/25 | Former Seahawk says Steelers' DK Metcalf wanted a trade to Raiders. Former Seahawk Mike Robinson claimed DK Metcalf wanted to play for the Raiders before the Steelers trade. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/former-seahawk-sa... |
6/22/25 | ‘Can’t Change the Way People Think’ — Seahawks GM John Schneider Makes Feelings Clear on DK Metcalf’s Departure. Seahawks General Manager John Schneider opens up on the trade that sent DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ohn-schneider-m... |
6/20/25 | Seahawks GM sheds light on Steelers-DK Metcalf trade: 'Pittsburgh was really aggressive'. Seahawks GM John Schneider revealed how the DK Metcalf trade played out — stating that the Steelers were "aggressive" in their pursuit. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/seahawks-gm-sheds... |
6/19/25 | Buy Or Sell: Steelers Should Wait Until Training Camp To Evaluate Wide Receiver Room. Buy or Sell: The Steelers should wait until training camp to evaluate the wide receiver position before adding one. Explanation: The debate continues to rage over whether the Steelers actually have more than one starting wide receiver. While they traded for DK Metcalf, they have no other proven commodities after trading George Pickens. Calvin Austin […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/06/buy-or-sell-stee... |
6/18/25 | Despite DK Metcalf Addition, PFF Ranks Steelers’ WR Corps Ranks Near Bottom Of NFL. Even with the addition of star wide receiver DK Metcalf this offseason, giving the franchise a true No. 1 receiver in today’s NFL, as well as the return to health and the buzz surrounding second-year receiver Roman Wilson, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver corps is among the league’s worst, according to the latest rankings from […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/06/despite-dk-metca... |
6/13/25 | Calvin Johnson Thinks DK Metcalf Should Be ‘Giddy’ With Aaron Rodgers Throwing Him The Ball. DK Metcalf is one of the most physically gifted wide receivers in the NFL. His combination of size and speed is extremely rare. Often, he’s been compared to former Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson. While Johnson’s career was relatively short, he’s undoubtedly one of the best receivers ever. Metcalf is still leagues away from being […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/06/calvin-johnson-t... |
6/12/25 | DK Metcalf Comments on ‘Explosive As Heck’ Steelers Teammate Ahead of First Season in Pittsburgh. DK Metcalf shares high praise for his new Steelers teammate, calling him 'explosive as heck' ahead of his first season in Pittsburgh. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/steelers-dk-met... |
6/12/25 | New Steelers WR DK Metcalf talks his leadership style at minicamp. The Steelers traded for wide receiver DK Metcalf to advance the passing offense but it doesn't sound like he's planning to be a vocal leader. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/steelers-wr-dk-me... |
6/11/25 | WATCH: Aaron Rodgers’ Best Moments From Day 1 With the Pittsburgh Steelers. From throwing to DK Metcalf and getting familiar with Mike Tomlin's playcalling, here's a highlight of Aaron Rodgers' first day at the Steelers minicamp. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/aaron-rodgers-b... |
6/10/25 | DK Metcalf Reports For Steelers’ Mandatory Minicamp After Missing OTAs. DK Metcalf has reported to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the team’s three-day mandatory minicamp, per photos shared by 93.7 The Fan on X. It comes on the heels of him missing all six of the Steelers’ voluntary OTAs. But it puts him on the field with QB Aaron Rodgers after the two worked out at […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/06/dk-metcalf-repor... |
6/09/25 | Steelers Nearly Landed Buccaneers Star WR. Before acquiring DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks, it appears the Pittsburgh Steelers had their eyes on another premier wide receiver that was available this offseason. In a profile written by The Athletic's Dan Pompei, it was revealed that the Steelers were in hot pursuit of Chris Godwin before he re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a three-year, $66 million deal. “Four other teams wanted Godwin, with the Patriots and Steelers at the forefront, according to Godwin,” he wrote. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/pittsburgh-st... |
6/06/25 | Seahawks predicted to replace Cooper Kupp with 14-touchdown wide receiver. The Seattle Seahawks made sweeping changes to their offense this offseason, from replacing their offensive coordinator after just one year to trading away their quarterback and star wide receiver to the AFC. All of this was done in an effort to give Mike Macdonald's team the best chance to succeed going forward after a solid first season that saw them finish second in the NFC West with a 10-7 record. Along with trading DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle made other moves in the wide receiver room, releasing Tyler Lockett (who eventually signed with the Tennessee Titans) and bringing in Cooper Kupp, Steven Sims and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/seattle-seahaw... |
6/03/25 | Steelers potential trade brings $10 million tight end to Pittsburgh. With the offseason addition of DK Metcalf, the Pittsburgh Steelers may be just one offensive piece away from becoming a contender. While continuing OTAs, there have been rumors that calls have been made for highly talented playmakers such as Jonnu Smith from the Dolphins, and now Kyle Pitts from the Atlanta Falcons. Pitts hit the ground running his rookie season, totaling 1,026 yards, however this has not been the case since. Over the next three seasons he had 356, 667, and 602 total yards respectively. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/pittsburgh-ste... |
6/03/25 | Analyst says Steelers' DK Metcalf contract could impact T.J. Watt's new deal. Mike Florio recently argued that because the Steelers paid DK Metcalf, T.J. Watt will also expect to paid at "market value". Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/analyst-says-stee... |