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SteelersDK Metcalf Released After Overnight Hospital Stay for Stomach Pains

The team called the visit precautionary after stomach pains, with clearance to travel; Week 15 status remains under routine review.

Overview

  • Metcalf remained in Baltimore overnight after experiencing stomach pains before the team’s flight, according to Steelers communications chief Burt Lauten via Ian Rapoport.
  • He was released Monday and cleared to fly back to Pittsburgh following evaluation at a local hospital.
  • Team officials characterized the episode as precautionary, with no in-game injury identified during Sunday’s contest.
  • Against the Ravens, Metcalf caught seven passes for a season-high 148 yards and even logged a late special teams rep.
  • Pittsburgh moved to 7-6 and into first place in the AFC North, and Metcalf’s availability for Monday night against Miami is expected to be fine but will be monitored.