Overview

• ESPN's Brady Henderson reported Metcalf effectively nixed a Patriots deal by refusing to sign an extension with New England.
• Henderson reported Metcalf preferred the Texans or Chargers, and Jordan Schultz said the Chargers had aggressively pursued him the previous year.
• The Seahawks traded Metcalf to Pittsburgh in March for the No. 52 pick in the 2025 draft.
• Post-trade contract details remain inconsistent across outlets, with reports citing either five years at $150 million or four years at $132 million.
• Metcalf opened his Steelers tenure with four receptions for 83 yards, as New England's miss echoed prior receiver pursuits such as Brandon Aiyuk declining a trade.