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DK Metcalf Practices Fully After Overnight Hospital Stay, Expected to Play Monday

The Steelers kept him in Baltimore for precautionary evaluation after an in‑game abdominal hit.

Overview

  • Metcalf told reporters he is fine and participated as a full practice participant on Thursday.
  • Head coach Mike Tomlin said Metcalf was hit in the abdomen during the game and his pain worsened afterward.
  • Team medical staff provided over‑the‑counter remedies during the game, which Tomlin likened to Pepto‑Bismol.
  • The Steelers removed Metcalf from the team flight and had him stay overnight in a Baltimore hospital out of caution.
  • Tomlin indicated Metcalf might be limited during the week but expressed no concern about his availability against the Dolphins on Monday night.