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Steelers Acquire DK Metcalf in Blockbuster Trade with Seahawks

The Pittsburgh Steelers trade a second-round pick for DK Metcalf and sign him to a five-year, $150 million contract, reshaping their offense ahead of free agency.

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Davante Adams warms up prior to a game between the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers in October 2024.
Jan 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) is stopped by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (4) after a complete pass in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • The Seattle Seahawks traded wide receiver DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2025 second-round draft pick as well as swapped sixth- and seventh-round picks.
  • Metcalf signed a five-year, $150 million contract extension with the Steelers, making him one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL.
  • The move raises questions about the future of George Pickens, another top Steelers receiver, as the team may consider trading him before his contract expires in 2025.
  • The Steelers currently lack a starting quarterback under contract, with speculation pointing to potential reunions with free agents Russell Wilson or Justin Fields, or other options like Aaron Rodgers or Sam Darnold.
  • The Seahawks continue their roster overhaul, having also traded quarterback Geno Smith and released several veteran players, signaling a rebuilding phase.