<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-dk-metcalf-big-reason-aaron-rodgers-signed');   ga('set', 'title', 'DK Metcalf a ‘big reason’ Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Aaron-Rodgers_4cbc56.jpg"></figure><h1>DK Metcalf a ‘big reason’ Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-25T16:19:23-07:00">June 25th, 4:19pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-25T17:13:08-07:00">June 25th, 5:13pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Pittsburgh Steelers were determined to have Aaron Rodgers under center in 2025. The team passed on potential starting quarterbacks during free agency and then opted to hold off on drafting a QB until the sixth round. After months of waiting, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-aaron-rodgers-pittsburgh-finally-agree-contract">Steelers finally signed Rodgers</a> to a one-year deal in early June.</p><p>While <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-news-aaron-rodgers-retirement-door-open-free-agency-stall">Rodgers contemplated retirement</a> after a disappointing two-year run with the New York Jets, he ultimately chose to join Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh. And the team’s new top receiver, DK Metcalf, played a <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-qb-aaron-rodgers-playing-with-dk-metcalf-is-big-reason-why-i-m-in-pittsburgh" rel="noopener">major role</a> in that decision.</p><p>“He’s a big reason I’m in Pittsburgh,” Rodgers said of Metcalf on <i>The Pat McAfee Show</i>, per NFL.com. “Conversations that we had, and just the kind of person that he is,” Rodgers added.</p><h2><b>Can DK Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers elevate the Steelers’ offense?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DK-Metcalf.jpg"><figcaption>Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/grading-seahawks-steelers-dk-metcalf-trade">Steelers added Metcalf in a trade</a> with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason, creating a tantalizing potential duo at receiver with George Pickens. However, Pittsburgh then shipped Pickens off to the Dallas Cowboys, leaving Metcalf as the team’s primary offensive weapon.</p><p>Throughout his career Rodgers has formed close bonds with his wideouts, evidenced by Davante Adams, Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb all joining him during his run in New York. Now Metcalf appears poised to join the ranks of Rodgers’ favorite wideouts.</p><p>“He is a solid dude, and he leads by example. The way he practices. The room goes how the top dog goes, and when DK catches the ball and finishes 60 yards to the end zone, it makes everyone else want to do the same thing,” Rodgers said, per NFL.com.</p><p>The future Hall of Fame quarterback and the Pro Bowl receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-watch-aaron-rodgers-connect-dk-metcalf-ucla-training-session">worked out together over the offseason at UCLA</a>. The throwing session took place after the Steelers had acquired the wideout but well before Rodgers signed with the team. But the unexpected practice built chemistry between the two and seemed to signal that the duo would ultimately team up in Pittsburgh.</p><p>Metcalf notably skipped the Steelers’ OTAs but he was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-dk-metcalfs-expected-mandatory-minicamp-status-after-aaron-rodgers-signing">present for mandatory minicamp</a> after Rodgers joined the team. The 41-year-old passer will officially begin his partnership with his new favorite receiver against his old team when the Steelers take on the Jets in the 2025 season opener.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

DK Metcalf a ‘big reason’ Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-dk-metcalf-likes-aaron-rodgers');   ga('set', 'title', 'What Steelers’ DK Metcalf likes so much about Aaron Rodgers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Watch-Aaron-Rodgers-connect-with-DK-Metcalf-at-UCLA-training-session.jpg"></figure><h1>What Steelers’ DK Metcalf likes so much about Aaron Rodgers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-12T15:19:18-07:00">June 12th, 3:19pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-12T15:34:42-07:00">June 12th, 3:34pm</time><address><a>Guillermo Guajardo</a>Guillermo Guajardo is a dynamic sports presenter with experience on various television channels and digital platforms, most recently with A Tiempo.TV. He is also a multidisciplinary artist with 10 years of experience in acting, directing, writing, and hosting. His work in film has been recognized at international festivals, earning awards for both his performances and directorial projects.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Not too long after he became a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers, seasoned wide receiver DK Metcalf decided to connect with his new quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. He organized a few casual throwing sessions during the offseason. March started as light exercise, but it has since developed into a closer relationship with both individuals. Working with a future Hall of Famer <a href="https://www.steelers.com/news/minicamp-blog-more-football-like-approach" rel="noopener">goes beyond professional growth</a>, according to Metcalf.</p><p>“I’m just waiting to get started. This is my first honest opportunity to observe him work in a team setting; thus, I am curious to find out what kind of friend he is and all he brings,” Metcalf said, according to Steelers.com.</p><p>Though Rodgers is still getting to know the Steelers’ offensive approach, their connection is already building. Together, the pair has trained, developed plans, and even had off-field experiences like trivia evenings that have strengthened their deeper bond. Metcalf found Rodgers’ cerebral approach to football striking.</p><p>Metcalf said he appreciated how he viewed the game not only as a quarterback but also from a receiver’s point of view. “By just being around him, I can learn a lot. He possesses an extraordinary amount of experience,” Metcalf said.</p><p>His reverence for <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/steelers-news-what-aaron-rodgers-told-mike-tomlin-about-practice" rel="noopener">Rodgers goes beyond football intelligence.</a> Metcalf appreciates the way the veteran signal-caller encourages his colleagues to reach higher levels—a trait he notes from his time with Russell Wilson.</p><p>Metcalf said of Rodgers and Wilson that they approach preparation in much the same way. “They really are professionals. They seek accountability and exhibit a great degree of competition that influences everyone.”</p><p>Still, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/steelers-news-dk-metcalfs-expected-mandatory-minicamp-status-after-aaron-rodgers-signing" rel="noopener">Metcalf recognized that their approaches differed.</a> He remarked that their playing styles vary greatly. As Metcalf noted, that’s part of what makes football unique: the same position, different playing styles.</p><p>According to Metcalf, Rodgers’s fast release and instinctive playmaking make him especially successful.</p><p>Metcalf said he gets the ball out and then finds a way to cause something to happen if a play breaks down. This sort of spontaneity will help the entire receiving body as well as myself.</p><p>Following a 2024 campaign in which Pittsburgh finished almost last in passing offense, the team significantly altered its approach by parting ways with Justin Fields and Russell Wilson and bringing Rodgers and Metcalf to head a fresh era.</p><p>Should their chemistry keep growing, this quarterback-receiver combination could become a key factor in helping Pittsburgh improve its passing game and postseason chances in 2025.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

What Steelers’ DK Metcalf likes so much about Aaron Rodgers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-dk-metcalfs-expected-mandatory-minicamp-status-after-aaron-rodgers-signing');   ga('set', 'title', 'DK Metcalf’s ‘expected’ mandatory minicamp status after Aaron Rodgers signing');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DK-Metcalf-would-be-a-great-pickup-for-the-Packers.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>DK Metcalf’s ‘expected’ mandatory minicamp status after Aaron Rodgers signing</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-06T06:35:39-07:00">June 6th, 6:35am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-06T06:35:39-07:00">June 6th, 6:35am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Pittsburgh <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-ben-roethlisberger-how-steelers-handle-qb-dilemma-next-season">Steelers finally solved their quarterback dilemma</a>. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-aaron-rodgers-pittsburgh-finally-agree-contract">Pittsburgh signed veteran QB Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract</a> on Thursday after months of waiting. Now the Steelers can finally start creating some chemistry between Rodgers and his skill-position players.</p><p>NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Friday that he “expects” Steelers WR DK Metcalf <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1930965763763900689" rel="noopener">to be at mandatory minicamp</a> following the Aaron Rodgers signing.</p><p>“Well it sounds to me like DK Metcalf probably had a pretty good idea that Aaron Rodgers would be his quarterback,” Rapoport began. “Remember, around the time of the league meetings, we reported that Rodgers and DK Metcalf had a somewhat secret throwing session.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/grading-seahawks-steelers-dk-metcalf-trade">Pittsburgh traded for DK Metcalf back in March</a>, making him their WR1 of the future.</p><p>Rapoport joked that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-watch-aaron-rodgers-connect-dk-metcalf-ucla-training-session">the “secret” throwing session was anything but secret</a>. Video of the session, which occurred in March, quickly found its way online and made the rounds.</p><p>Rapoport noted that NFL players rarely miss mandatory minicamp because of the penalties involved. As a result, he expects Metcalf to be in attendance.</p><p>“Those two have begun to build a rapport,” Rapoport continued. “I do expect DK Metcalf at mandatory minicamp, players almost never skip mandatory minicamp. Nobody likes to be fined, nobody likes to give up guaranteed money. It is all good there in Pittsburgh, I expect DK Metcalf to be there.”</p><p>Metcalf and Rodgers will be the core of Pittsburgh’s offense in 2025. Hopefully they can develop a connection ASAP.</p><h2><b>What can the Steelers expect from Aaron Rodgers in 2025?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Aaron-Rodgers-gestured-towards-the-Miami-Dolphins-bench-during-a-game.jpg"><figcaption>Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Steelers pulled off what seemed impossible by signing Aaron Rodgers.</p><p>Now that Rodgers has officially committed to the Steelers, what can Pittsburgh expect from the veteran quarterback in 2025?</p><p>There is no question that Rodgers has the brains and NFL experience to run Pittsburgh’s offense at a high level. His physical readiness and arm strength could be the biggest question marks.</p><p>If Rodgers can achieve similar results to his 2024 season, then the Steelers could be back in business.</p><p>Rodgers logged 3,897 yards with 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions during a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-bill-belichick-feels-pity-for-new-york-fans-dealing-with-organizations-dysfunction">dysfunctional 2024 season with the Jets</a>. Pittsburgh has a much better coaching staff and stable organization, so it is fair to expect even more from Rodgers.</p><p>The Steelers now have a chance to compete in a stacked AFC North division.</p><p>It will be interesting to see what Pittsburgh’s offense looks like with Rodgers at the helm during training camp and the preseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

DK Metcalf’s ‘expected’ mandatory minicamp status after Aaron Rodgers signing

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-when-dk-metcalf-will-face-seahawks-for-first-time');   ga('set', 'title', 'When Steelers WR DK Metcalf will face Seahawks for first time');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Seattle-Seahawks-wide-receiver-DK-Metcalf-14-cant-hang-on-to-a-pass-in-the-end-zone-as-he-is-defended-by-Los-Angeles-Rams-cornerback-Emmanuel-Forbes-Jr.-25-in-the-first-half-at-SoFi-Stadium.jpg"><figcaption>© Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>When Steelers WR DK Metcalf will face Seahawks for first time</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-05-14T11:02:23-07:00">May 14th, 11:02am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-05-14T11:02:23-07:00">May 14th, 11:02am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The 2025 NFL season will be incredibly important for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh has a talented roster and a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-adam-schefter-labels-pittsburgh-most-intriguing-team-2026-nfl-draft">full war chest of draft picks next offseason</a>, but they do not have a franchise quarterback. The Steelers will need to play out of their minds this fall if they want to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-pittsburgh-ties-cowboys-most-consecutive-seasons-without-losing-record">keep up Mike Tomlin’s streak of winning seasons</a>. Pittsburgh will get an early test with an important revenge game.</p><p>The Steelers will face off against the Seahawks in Week 2 <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1922695479550214643" rel="noopener">as their home opener</a>, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz.</p><p>This will be DK Metcalf’s first game playing against the Seahawks during his NFL career.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/grading-seahawks-steelers-dk-metcalf-trade">Steelers acquired Metcalf in a trade with the Seahawks</a> earlier this offseason. Pittsburgh wants to keep Metcalf for a long time. To show their commitment, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/grading-dk-metcalf-150-million-contract-extension-steelers">Steelers gave Metcalf a $150 million contract extension</a> after trading for him.</p><p>Metcalf has been a stud for the Seahawks since entering the NFL in 2019. He has earned more than 58+ receptions, 900+ receiving yards, and six or more receiving touchdowns in each of his six seasons in Seattle.</p><p>The addition of Metcalf will more than make up for the loss of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/george-pickens-trade-grades-for-cowboys-steelers">George Pickens, who the Steelers traded to the Cowboys</a> last week.</p><p>Pittsburgh vs. Seattle will be a fascinating matchup to occur so early in the regular season.</p><p>Seattle will only be one game into the Sam Darnold era and may still be figuring itself out on offense. The same may be true for Pittsburgh, as their starting quarterback is currently unknown.</p><p>Ultimately, this game could end up becoming a defensive slug fest. That would certainly play to Pittsburgh’s advantage.</p><p>The Steelers are also <a href="https://steelersdepot.com/2025/05/steelers-2025-schedule-leaks-updating/" rel="noopener">rumored to face off</a> against the Jets in Week 1. This would also be a revenge game against former QB Justin Fields.</p><p>It will be exciting to see Pittsburgh’s full schedule once the NFL releases it on Wednesday night at 8PM ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

When Steelers WR DK Metcalf will face Seahawks for first time

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-pat-freiermuth-george-pickens-dk-metcalf-warning-nfl');   ga('set', 'title', 'Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth fires George Pickens, DK Metcalf warning to NFL');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/George-Pickens-Pat-Freiermuth.jpg"><figcaption>Sam Navarro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth fires George Pickens, DK Metcalf warning to NFL</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-10T21:23:30-07:00">April 10th, 9:23pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-10T21:23:30-07:00">April 10th, 9:23pm</time><address><a>Dakota Zientek</a>Dakota Zientek graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020 and has been writing about the NFL ever since. As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Following the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-pittsburgh-blockbuster-dk-metcalf-trade-seahawks">trade that sent DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, their passing game could be a nightmare to defend against, especially if they figure out the quarterback position. In fact, Pat Freiermuth joined <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOao9VdaFMY" rel="noopener"><i>The</i></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOao9VdaFMY" rel="noopener"><i> Kaboly and Mack Show</i></a> on Wednesday, <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/pat-freiermuth-steelers-dk-metcalf-george-pickens-a-lot-of-conflict-defenses" rel="noopener">explaining how dangerous</a> the Steelers’ offense could be with himself, George Pickens, and DK Metcalf.</p><p>“I’ve talked to (Pickens) a decent amount this offseason,” Freiermuth said via NFL.com. “GP’s a great guy, he’s good to have in the locker room. Obviously, stuff happens on the field, but that’s just part of football and being a competitor. He cares, he tries a lot, he works hard. He’s a hell of a talent as well. So having him and DK on the outside, obviously with me in the middle of the field, is gonna cause defenses a lot of conflict. … I know GP is ready to work with DK, and GP is never shy of competition, so he’s gonna rely on DK for his advice and stuff like that. But GP’s ready to roll for sure.”</p><p>Now, the main problem with this is the quarterback position. There’s a chance that the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-rumors-nfl-insider-drops-hint-aaron-rodgers-pittsburgh-outlook">Steelers sign veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers</a>, which could be a poor decision based on his last two seasons with the New York Jets. If they don’t sign Rodgers, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-4-qbs-pittsburghs-list-top-30-draft-visits">Steelers drafting a quarterback is possible</a>, too. There seems to be <a href="http://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/shedeur-sanders-shares-1-realization-after-steelers-pre-draft-visit">mutual interest between Shedeur Sanders and the Steelers</a>, but it’s uncertain whether the Colorado quarterback will last until pick No. 21.</p><p>The Steelers could potentially trade up in the first round, but since they’re without a second-round pick following the Metcalf trade, drafting Sanders could also be out of the question.</p><p>With the Steelers in a sticky situation heading into the 2025 NFL Draft and the following regular season, their tight end sees a dangerous trio building in Pittsburgh.</p><p>And to be fair, the combination of Pat Freiermuth, George Pickens, and DK Metcalf could make the next Steelers quarterback’s life much easier. Even if they aren’t a top-of-the-line passer, the Steelers’ array of offensive weapons can act like a safety net for whatever quarterback suits up for the 2025 season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
112.7	1693.3	14.6	24

2024 SEASON STATS
RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
112.7	1693.3	14.6	24

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