In WR DK Metcalf, the Steelers made one of the biggest moves in franchise history, but not via free agency. Metcalf still had one year left under contract, so they had to trade for him. Having failed to do so a year prior, they made sure to bring the deal to the finish line.
The Steelers sent a second-round pick to the Seahawks, receiving Metcalf in return. They then signed him to a five-year, $150 million contract, including the first two years guaranteed. Not only is it the largest contract in team history and the largest APY for a non-quarterback, the contract also marked the first for an outside player to receive second-year guarantees for the Steelers.