The Pittsburgh Steelers dealt with “revenge” storylines surrounding both quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields entering the 2025 NFL season opener. The Steelers have yet another revenge narrative for Week 2 with new receiver DK Metcalf.
The receiver’s new team will host the Seattle Seahawks for their home opener Sunday. NFL.com’s Kevin Patra referred to the showdown as a potential “grudge match.”
Metcalf played the first six seasons of his NFL career with Seattle. The Seahawks traded the 27-year-old to Pittsburgh for a second-round pick in March.
Despite the matchup with his former team, though, Metcalf made it clear to reporters this week he’s not focused on “sticking it” to the organization that traded him.
“Y’all are going to make it a big deal,” Metcalf told reporters. “I’m not.
“It’s just another football game.”
The Seahawks drafted Metcalf at No. 64 overall in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He made two Pro Bowls and the second-team All-Pro squad during his Seattle tenure.
Metcalf earned a second contract from the Seahawks before the final season of his rookie deal. But Seattle traded the wideout with one year remaining on that deal before Metcalf could get a third contract.
The veteran receiver signed a four-year, $132 million extension with the Steelers after the team acquired him on March 13.
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