The Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars will meet for a preseason contest on Saturday, and here's everything we know about Steelers star receiver DK Metcalf's status for the game.
Is DK Metcalf playing tonight? Latest on Steelers receiver's status for preseason opener originally appeared on The Sporting News
The Pittsburgh Steelers will open the preseason on the road, as the team travels to EverBank Stadium to square off against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday.
Pittsburgh made a couple of splash moves this offseason to upgrade positions of need, and one of their most prominent acquisitions was wide receiver DK Metcalf, who they added from the Seattle Seahawks for a second-round pick.
Metcalf also signed a four-year extension worth $132 million with the Steelers, keeping him under contract with the franchise until 2030.
The 27-year-old star playmaker will be a pivotal role in Pittsburgh's offense this year, but will we see him make his Steelers debut on Saturday in Jacksonville? Here's everything we know about Metcalf's status for the preseason opener.
Is DK Metcalf playing tonight?
ESPN's Brooke Pyror reported on Thursday that Metcalf and a plethora of Steelers starters will not play versus the Jaguars.
Here's the full list, including Metcalf:
- WR DK Metcalf
- RB Jaylen Warren
- QB Aaron Rodgers
- TE Jonnu Smith
- TE Pat Freiermuth
- G Isaac Seumalo
- DL Cam Heyward
- CB Joey Porter Jr.
- CB Darius Slay
- CB Jalen Ramsey
- S DeShon Elliott
- LB Patrick Queen
- EDGE T.J. Watt
- EDGE Nick Herbig
- K Chris Boswell
With Metcalf set to sit out, Saturday's preseason contest will be a great opportunity for the young players in the receiver room, especially Roman Wilson, to get some valuable reps.
Metcalf could see some action later on in the preseason, but it also wouldn't be shocking if Mike Tomlin waits until the regular season to play his Pro Bowl receiver.
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