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.