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DK Metcalf caught 4-of-9 targets for 27 yards in the Steelers' Week 2 loss to the Patriots.
The Steelers had little success through the air or on the ground, and questions are mounting for coach and play caller Mike McCarthy.
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DK Metcalf has one of the worst contracts in the NFL
DK Metcalf has one of the worst contracts in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers made his feelings clear about DK Metcalf following the wide receiver's early struggles to start the 2026 season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had one of their ugliest offensive showings in recent memory in a 20-3 loss to New England Patriots on Sunday. Unfortunately, those problems included DK Metcalf once again. After struggling with drops and committing some unnecessary penalties in the season opener,
DK Metcalf caught 4-of-10 targets for 40 yards in the Steelers' Week 1 win over the Falcons.
PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers stood tall in the pocket Sunday, absorbed a blow, and delivered the ball downfield. The well-placed third-down pass sailed through a narrow window — and right off of DK Metcalf’s hands. A smattering of boos rained down from fans at Acrisure Stadium.
There are plenty of Pittsburgh Steelers players who disappointed against the New England Patriots. And the line may form behind DK Metcalf, who’s struggled with drops in each of the opening two games.
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DK Metcalf gets the memes for his horrific drops in Week 2
DK went completely MIA during Week 2. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf had a rough day at the office against the New England Patriots on Sunday.
The Steelers made a massive investment when they acquired Metcalf. They traded away a second-round pick and swapped Day 3 picks with the Seattle Seahawks to get him. Then they immediately signed him to a lucrative extension, one that pays him an average annual salary of $33 million.
Metcalf caught four of nine targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Patriots.
For the second week in a row, Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf struggled. Metcalf had two drops and finished with four catches for 27 yards, with two of those catches coming with the Steelers down 20-3 in the fourth quarter in the team’s 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots.