Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers are considering whether to cancel $45 million in guarantees for wide receiver D.K. Metcalf after he was suspended for two games. Metcalf was suspended following an incident with a fan during a game against the Detroit Lions. The Steelers might decide on additional actions in the future.
Key Facts
- D.K. Metcalf, a wide receiver for the Steelers, was suspended for the last two games of the season.
- The suspension was due to an altercation with a fan during a game against the Detroit Lions.
- The Steelers can nullify $45 million of Metcalf's guaranteed money because of this incident.
- As of now, the Steelers have not taken action to cancel the guarantees but may do so later.
- Metcalf has been a key player for the Steelers, catching 59 passes for 850 yards and six touchdowns in 2025.
- His absence was felt in a recent game, where the Steelers lost to the Cleveland Browns.
- The Steelers traded for Metcalf from the Seahawks last March and signed him to a five-year, $150 million contract.
- The team faces the Baltimore Ravens next for the AFC North division title.
