The Pittsburgh Steelers needed some major upgrades in their wide receiver room after a disappointing 2024 season. General manager Omar Khan wasted no time, trading for star wide receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks and signing him to a five-year deal.
Metcalf, 27, is entering his seventh season in the NFL, where he’ll play for his fourth new offensive coordinator and most likely his third new starting quarterback (unless Russell Wilson re-signs with Pittsburgh). As Metcalf joins the Arthur Smith-led offense, he’ll most likely experience a route tree adjustment.
At this point, Metcalf’s strengths as a route runner and weaknesses are well established.