Is DK Metcalf playing tonight? Latest on Steelers receiver's status for preseason opener
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.
MORE PITTSBURGH STEELERS NEWS
Is Aaron Rodgers playing tonight? What we know about Steelers QB's status for preseason opener
Cam Heyward sends message to Steelers fans upset with contract demand
Cam Heyward isn't the only Steelers veteran seeking a new contract
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
11 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Arizona Cardinals preseason: 5 players saw stock rise in win over Chiefs
The Arizona Cardinals picked up a 20-17 preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday night at State Farm Stadium. They came back from being down 14-3. As the preseason goes, while the result doesn't matter as much as the performance of individual players. Every day is an evaluation and games show what players do under the bright lights. In the bright lights of Saturday's game, which players improved their stock? RB Emari Demercado Demercado will make the roster and will have a limited role playing on third down and special teams. However, he endears himself to coaches and fans when he makes plays like he did on Saturday, taking a short pass from Jacoby Brissett and turning it into a 43-yard touchdown. While it isn't going to earn him more playing time on offense with James Conner and Trey Benson ahead of him, what it does do is give the coaches confidence in his ability to step in should there be an injury. OLB Jordan Burch Burch was disruptive but got little credit for it. Twice he had sacks negated by penalties. He was in the backfield causing problems, and if that is something he can do in the regular season, the Cardinals have a foursome of outside linebackers to be reckoned with in him, Josh Sweat, Zaven Collins and Baron Browning. S Kitan Crawford Crawford, a seventh-round rookie known for his special teams play, picked off a pass in the end zone. Making plays on defense and not just special teams increases his value. Can he show more upside than Joey Blount? That is the question. After one game, he is proving his worth. CB Darren Hall Hall had an interception and almost picked off a second pass. He offers special teams play and is good in the slot. It is going to be tough to make the roster this year, but he certainly helped his case. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 5 Arizona Cardinals with rising stock after preseason opener
Yahoo
11 minutes ago
- Yahoo
New Lakers guard Marcus Smart remembers his first game against Kobe Bryant
About a month ago, the Los Angeles Lakers started to make some improvements to their roster. They addressed their big void at the center position by signing Deandre Ayton, and they also added 23-year-old sharpshooting forward Jake LaRavia while re-signing center Jaxson Hayes. But they lacked defensive prowess and toughness, so later in July, they signed Marcus Smart after his contract was bought out by the Washington Wizards. Smart is just three years removed from winning the Defensive Player of the Year, and he has long been one of the NBA's best backcourt defenders. In a video that honored "NBA Defense Week," Smart talked about the first time he had to guard late Lakers great Kobe Bryant. "All I'm thinking is: My mom is watching me guarding Kobe," Smart said. "I hope somebody got a picture of this. In my mind, I'm like, 'Just live in this moment 'cause to be on the court with one of the all-time greats, is an honor, let alone to be guarding him.' "Now, to be a Laker with that mamba mentality, it just amplifies it." Smart's first matchup versus Bryant came during the 2015-16 season, which was his second in the NBA and Bryant's final campaign. In that game, he had the antidote to the venom of the "Black Mamba," as he held the Hall of Famer to 5-of-18 shooting from the field, although his Boston Celtics lost, 112-104. Even if Smart's defense will be diminished this coming season, he's still expected to make a significant impact on the Lakers with his ball-handling, playmaking, veteran leadership and overall resourcefulness. Somewhere, Bryant is surely smiling about the prospect of such a player joining the Purple and Gold. This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Marcus Smart remembers his first game against Kobe Bryant
Yahoo
28 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta provides Leandro Trossard injury update ahead of Manchester United trip
Mikel Arteta is confident Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard will be fit for the start of the new Premier League season next week. Trossard was absent from the matchday squad on Saturday afternoon as the Gunners beat Athletic Club 3-0 in a friendly to claim the Emirates Cup. The Belgian international was one of three doubts ahead of the game, but both Kai Havertz and Riccardo Calafiori were passed fit - the former scoring the third goal and the latter playing the opening 45 minutes. This means Trossard still has not played since injuring his groin in a pre-season defeat to north London rivals Tottenham last month. Arteta, however, is confident the 30-year-old will be fit for Arsenal's opening Premier League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford. When asked if Trossard was okay, Arteta said: 'I think he is going to be in a few days. 'He had a little niggle in the groin - but he should be fine.' Trossard featured in every single Premier League fixture for Arsenal last season, scoring eight goals and weighing in with the same number assists. Though, he faces a race against the clock to be named in the squad that travels to the 'Theatre of Dreams' and therefore be in with a chance of persevering his run of consecutive Premier League appearances.
