The Steelers aren’t exhaling just because they have DK Metcalf back, but it’s still a big game for their top wide receiver. After serving a two-game suspension, there is even more pressure to prove he is worth the investment that they made. Not only did they give up a second-round pick for him, they are paying him $150 million over five years.
Now, $30 million per year is a handsome sum for 850 receiving yards and 7 total touchdowns. Even if it was only in 15 games, which is still plenty, and marked the lowest yardage total of Metcalf’s career.