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Steelers Pin Hopes on DK Metcalf After $150M Extension

The Steelers will test his fit with Aaron Rodgers in a closed joint practice against the Buccaneers.

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Overview

  • The Seahawks traded DK Metcalf to the Steelers in March 2025 for the No. 52 overall pick and a swap of late-round selections.
  • Pittsburgh signed Metcalf to a five-year, $150 million extension, making him the highest-paid receiver in franchise history.
  • Seattle GM John Schneider said the Steelers were "really aggressive" in pursuing Metcalf after he formally requested a trade.
  • The Steelers traded George Pickens to the Cowboys after acquiring Metcalf as part of roster shifts linked to their pursuit of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
  • On August 14, Pittsburgh will hold a closed joint practice with the Buccaneers to gauge Metcalf’s integration and chemistry with Rodgers.