Overview
- Metcalf was reinstated this week and is expected to play when Pittsburgh hosts Houston in Monday’s wild-card game.
- Tomlin said Metcalf will be used immediately and does not anticipate any ramp-up or rust after workouts during the suspension.
- Metcalf apologized for making contact with a fan in Detroit, and Tomlin said the team has put the incident behind it.
- Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo predicted Metcalf will play with an edge against the Texans following the denied appeal.
- ESPN lists Metcalf as Pittsburgh’s regular-season leader with 850 receiving yards and six touchdowns, and DraftKings has the Steelers as three-point home underdogs.