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.

With the NFL Draft approaching in less than three weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers wouldn’t mind getting back the second-round pick they lost when they traded for DK Metcalf. Trouble is, to do so, they likely would weaken the position they bolstered when they acquired the two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver.

The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted Iowa State receiver Jaylin Noel for a 30 visit, posing questions about the team's future in the slot.

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally got the blockbuster wide receiver trade they have been looking for. They acquired DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks before giving him $132 million in new money.

DK Metcalf didn't want to come to the Pittsburgh Steelers. That's what a recent ESPN report suggests. ESPN's Seahawks beat writer Brady Henderson shared that Metcalf had two preferred trade destinations,

Executives around the league have mixed reviews for the Pittsburgh Steelers' potential pairing of DK Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers.

Rush: The latest on the Pittsburgh Steelers trade for DK Metcalf and pursuit of Aaron Rodgers from owner's meetings.

DK Metcalf could have went to the Los Angeles Chargers, but Cam Heyward helped steer him to Pittsburgh Steelers.

Samuel missed much of 2024 with a shoulder injury but the skills are still there. The Steelers signed Darius Slay to sign on the outside opposite Joey Porter Jr. but Samuel would absolutely solidify the slot corner spot.