This offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a bold move by trading for star wide receiver DK Metcalf and signing him to a five-year deal reportedly worth over $150 million.
While there have been high points this season with veteran QB Aaron Rodgers, Metcalf’s time in Pittsburgh has also been marked by inconsistency. Another example came on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
In the first half, Metcalf caught just two passes for 22 yards. He also drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for making an obscene taunting gesture toward a Bills player after the Steelers’ first-half touchdown by Jaylen Warren. If the NFL follows its usual protocol, Metcalf could face a significant fine when weekly penalties are announced on Saturday at 4 p.m. EST.
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The NFL typically fines a player $14,491 for a first unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. However, since Metcalf has already been fined several times in his career—including $12,172 in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers for fighting—this latest incident could result in a higher fine than usual. Across his career, Metcalf has been fined 15 times, accumulating over $200,000.
The former Ole Miss star hasn’t recorded a game with over 100 receiving yards since Sept. 28 against the Minnesota Vikings. Entering Week 13, he has gone seven straight games with 95 yards or fewer.
This week, the Steelers will prepare for a huge AFC North showdown against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14, a team they still face twice more this season.
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