However, according to an ESPN report, Metcalf had two preferred teams he wanted to play for, and neither of them was the Steelers. According to ESPN, the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers were his top two choices but the Steelers were the team willing to pony up the biggest contract, so Metcalf settled for Pittsburgh to make more money.

Many within the NFL community were surprised to learn in March that the Steelers had agreed to acquire Metcalf and then handed him a five-year, $150M contract extension.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf reportedly had interest in joining two other teams instead of the Steelers before he was ultimately traded to Pittsburgh. Here's a look at which teams those were.