However, according to an ESPN report, Metcalf had two preferred teams he wanted to play for, and neither of them was the Steelers. According to ESPN, the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers were his top two choices but the Steelers were the team willing to pony up the biggest contract, so Metcalf settled for Pittsburgh to make more money.

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally got the blockbuster wide receiver trade they have been looking for. They acquired DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks before giving him $132 million in new money.

Many within the NFL community were surprised to learn in March that the Steelers had agreed to acquire Metcalf and then handed him a five-year, $150M contract extension.