Steelers WR DK Metcalf hit with surprise injury designation for Week 6

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been facing a series of injuries recently, and their top wide receiver, DK Metcalf, has been unexpectedly added to the injury list for their upcoming Week 6 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to the team's practice report, Metcalf is listed as questionable due to an illness and is currently battling a setback.

Metcalf, who was traded to the Steelers in March 2025 following a successful six-season stint with the Seattle Seahawks, has not lived up to the expectations generated by his $132 million contract extension. In 20 career games with the Steelers, Metcalf has managed to score just seven touchdowns and accumulate 1,075 receiving yards, averaging a disappointing 53.8 yards per game.

Despite these struggles, Metcalf's lightning-fast speed continues to pose a challenge for opposing defenses. In a surprising twist, former Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was also ruled out due to an unexpected illness during the Dallas Cowboys' Week 5 game, leaving the Steelers in a challenging situation as they prepare for their crucial matchup against the Buccaneers.