When the Steelers traded for former Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf, the team signed him to a five-year, $150 million deal. Pro Football Talk reported the details of the deal late March 20:
- Signing bonus: $30 million.
- 2025 base salary: $5 million, fully guaranteed.
- 2026 base salary: $25 million, fully guaranteed.
- 2027 base salary: $20 million, guaranteed for injury.