DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers
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Steelers wideout DK Metcalf was suspended two games by the NFL on Monday in light of his physical altercation with a Lions fan on Sunday.
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Mike Tomlin sends blunt message to promising Steelers wide receiver after DK Metcalf suspension
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin wants to see what Roman Wilson can do with a new opportunity after DK Metcalf’s suspension and with Calvin Austin III’s status in the air due to a hamstring injury.
Without Metcalf (and potentially Austin), the Steelers will be counting upon mid-season additions Adam Thielen and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Scotty Miller would also likely see an uptick in usage. Metcalf’s absence would also thrust second-year receiver Roman Wilson back into action; he’s been a healthy scratch the last three games.
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Wednesday links: Can the Steelers survive without DK Metcalf?
While Pittsburgh has apparently reaffirmed its longterm commitment to Metcalf, the team will be without him for the next two weeks. And unless the Ravens lose to the Packers on Saturday, the Steelers will need a win in one of those weeks.
On First Take, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Jason McCourty and Jeff Saturday discuss the impact of DK Metcalf's two-game suspension on Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers following his confrontation with a fan.
Because Metcalf’s biggest mental mistake yet is one that could cost him over $25 million if the Steelers decide that he isn’t worth the trouble. By now you’ve already heard that Metcalf had a physical altercation with a Detroit Lions fan on Sunday and was subsequently suspended by the NFL for two games.
A new video angle has emerged from the incident in which the Steelers star took a swipe at a Lions fan on Sunday.