Pittsburgh Steelers wideout DK Metcalf is being blasted for posting an Instagram story mocking a grocery worker’s body

The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into the season with renewed hope at the wide receiver position. After an inconsistent first season in Pittsburgh for DK Metcalf, the Steelers added WR Michael Pittman Jr.

Field Yates of ESPN reports that the Steelers have restructured the contract of wide receiver DK Metcalf, converting most of his $25 million base salary into a signing bonus, which creates almost $18 million in cap space that the team can use this year, and moves that money into future years’ salary caps.

DK Metcalf’s new headshot for the Steelers has gone viral. Fans say the locked-in stare signals a dominant season ahead in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf wasn't playing around when it came to his headshot, as his new photo for the 2026 season has gone viral.

Steelers restructured DK Metcalf’s contract. It’s a simple restructure, converting base salary into a signing bonus. Per ESPN’s Field Yates, the move creates nearly $18 million in cap space for Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf trolled DeShon Elliott following a late hit during training camp.

The Steelers are reworking the contract of wide receiver DK Metcalf to free up around $18 million dollars for 2026.

NFL star DK Metcalf is being slammed online and accused of "bullying" an elderly grocery store worker on Instagram.