Steelers Players React to DK Metcalf Trade

Chris Ward |

Updated: Mar 10, 2025

Seahawks Steelers WR DK Metcalf — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf warms up before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 18, 2021. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

Several Pittsburgh Steelers players reacted on social media to the blockbuster trade for Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver DK Metcalf on Sunday night. General manager Omar Khan sent a 2025 second-round draft pick to the Seahawks for the All-Pro wideout. The teams will also flip picks in the sixth and seventh rounds.

The Steelers and Metcalf have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $150 million deal.

To say the least, Metcalf’s new teammates and position coach Zach Azzanni are stoked that he’s coming to Pittsburgh.

R.D.A……. Loading …. 2025
— Zach Azzanni COACH Z (@CoachZSteelers) March 10, 2025

DKKKKKK👀👀👀
— 🦈 (@Patrickqueen_) March 10, 2025

Safe to say DeShon Elliott is pumped about the DK Metcalf trade pic.twitter.com/IG07x6YiMk
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) March 10, 2025

LFG!!!!!!
— Beanie Bishop (@_sbx2) March 9, 2025

ELECTRIC: #Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth and Pittsburgh fans went wild in Ireland after learning about the DK Metcalf trade the team just made.

🔥🔥🔥

THIS IS AWESOME.
pic.twitter.com/Zor0cC6Wc0
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 10, 2025

TRENDING: #Steelers kicker Chris Boswell posted on Instagram that he could play quarterback for Pittsburgh if they need.

"I GOT THIS. GP AND DK DOWN THERE SOMEWHERE."

😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/xxl1tQwtpB
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 10, 2025

GP on IG after the Metcalf trade. #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/I5FQKh0t4f
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) March 10, 2025

There was also a ton of media reaction on the Steelers jaw-dropping trade for Metcalf.

completely unpacking DK Metcalf to the Steelers:

Metcalf was forced to live on deep targets last yr

32% of targets came 20+ yds downfield

his target rate/route was a CAREER LOW

+ a look at his KNEE INJURY that derailed his season wk 7

via @LordReebs: https://t.co/1SK9TnxjLG
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) March 10, 2025

“Who do you want to double?”

“🗣🗣 FOURTEEN” ~ @CoachTomlin

Coach got his guy…

WHO’S GONNA BE THE QB? pic.twitter.com/p34iA8PTLl
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 10, 2025

DK Metcalf wanted a fresh start, a new contract and — most important — a chance to win.

He did not, according to his representation, say anything about playing in a warm climate. Metcalf is all-in on playing in Pittsburgh and the rugged AFC North. https://t.co/FCvNR8Fk0U
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 10, 2025

DK in the Pittsburgh black & gold 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hrGhZWjO6n
— NFL (@NFL) March 10, 2025

Meatcalf.
— Primanti Bros (@primantibros) March 10, 2025

My live reaction hearing @steelers traded for DK Metcalf. #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/aQJj7gqXxc
— Bryant McFadden (@BMac_SportsTalk) March 10, 2025

DK Metcalf on 20+ yard targets last season:

🟡 16 receptions (1st)
⚫️ 489 receiving yards (4th)
🟡 5 TDs (T-2nd)
⚫️ 97.2 PFF grade (2nd) https://t.co/mhbLrcNF79 pic.twitter.com/KzaeJBKel6
— PFF PIT Steelers (@PFF_Steelers) March 10, 2025

I’m curious to see if Pittsburgh holds onto Pickens or moves him for a pick.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) March 10, 2025

DK to the @steelers. Stand on business. 😤 pic.twitter.com/HKK5f69DI5
— NFL (@NFL) March 10, 2025

DK Metcalf worked out with Russell Wilson last summer. Reunion in Pittsburgh this fall? pic.twitter.com/2KUN8WuaAN
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) March 9, 2025

Arthur Smith's toolbox as of now: DK Metcalf, George Pickens, Jaylen Warren and Pat Freiermuth.

Figures to translate to a ton of Calvin Austin and Darnell Washington TDs.
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) March 9, 2025

DK METCALF IS SIGNING AN HISTORIC DEAL WITH THE #STEELERS THAT WILL PAY HIM OVER 80 THOUSAND DOLLARS PER DAY.

Per second: $0.95
Per minute: $57.08
Per day: $82,191
Per week: $576,923
Per month: $2,500,000

🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/HRx1ygNni0
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 10, 2025

Big Ben’s Reaction to the DK Metcalf TRADE 👀😂

“I might still have a couple throws in me” 😂😂

via footbahlinwithben/IG 🎥 pic.twitter.com/4sWyuVgCuP
— Prospect Media (@prospectmedia_) March 10, 2025

DK Metcalf to the Steelers is BRILLIANT.

Most yards in a season of DK’s Career?
With Russell Wilson.

Most TDs in a season of DK’s Career?
With Russell Wilson.

Most Wins in a season of DK’s Career?
With Russell Wilson.

Russell Wilson should be back as the Steelers QB. pic.twitter.com/RpfLEbQmb1
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 10, 2025

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