So much for another bland offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Known for being bargain spenders during free agency, the Steelers made a complete about face on Sunday night when they reportedly traded a 2025 second-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for two-time Pro Bowl receiver DK Metcalf.
On top of that, the Steelers are reportedly signing Metcalf to a five-year, $150 million deal, making him one of the NFL’s highest-paid receivers. Metcalf, days after requesting a trade, has landed on a new team with a new contract in tow with the official start of free agency still three days away.
Pittsburgh has finally acquired its coveted accomplished veteran wide receiver who they will look to pair with fellow wideout George Pickens. The Steelers, after swinging and missing on their attempts to land a big-name receiver last year, made sure that history wouldn’t repeat itself this offseason.
Still just 27 years old, Metcalf is one of the NFL’s top playmakers. During his six years in Seattle, Metcalf caught 48 touchdowns, which is tied for the fifth most in the league over that span. He had three 1,000-yard receiving seasons in Seattle and averaged a solid 14.4 yards per reception.
Here’s our instant trade grades for both teams.
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