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Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf racked up a season-high 115 yards in Thursday night's loss to the Browns, leading the team with 9 targets and 5 catches. Metcalf was especially good late in this one, making 22- and 28-yard receptions on Pittsburgh's fourth-quarter TD drive that briefly tied the game at 24. He could have had an even bigger game had QB Aaron Rodgers seen Metcalf streaking wide open up the seam in the first half for what could have been a long score.

Steelers WR Michael Pittman (foot) is questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Patriots. He was limited in Wednesday’s practice and sidelined on Thursday and Friday. Already a fringe fantasy option, Pittman should now be parked on benches. His absence would leave more targets for WR D.K. Metcalf, who already saw 10 of them in the opener.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf endured a forgettable Week 1 despite Sunday’s win over Atlanta. The veteran caught only 4 of 10 targets for 40 yards while adding two drops and two offensive pass interference penalties.

QB Aaron Rodgers has been adamant that DK Metcalf needs to play a major offensive role. “We gotta get the ball to DK," Rodgers said Wednesday, according to Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He’s our No. 1 for a reason."

Steelers WRs D.K. Metcalf and Michael Pittman are on track to play in the opener vs. the Falcons, GM Omar Khan said Monday. Both guys missed most of August -- Pittman with a hamstring, Metcalf with an undisclosed injury -- but we never got a sense that either issue was serious. Pittsburgh's top 2 targets remain in WR3 territory in our rankings.

Steelers WRs D.K. Metcalf and Michael Pittman will be "hard-pressed" to practice this week, HC Mike McCarthy said Saturday. Pittman went down with an apparent right leg injury a week ago, but we don't have any other details on his status. Metcalf's injury is a total mystery. We'll look for more info on both guys and let you know when they get back on the field. For now, we're not moving either in the WR rankings.

The Athletic's Mike DeFabo calls Steelers WR Roman Wilson a camp riser. "Through camp, he’s firmly in the WR3 role in three-receiver sets," DeFabo adds.

According to Steelers beat writer Mike DeFabo, rookie WR Germie Bernard “showed confident hands and good body control, especially near the sideline” this offseason. That's on brand for Bernard, who exited a four-year college career with a low 2.5% drop rate.

The Steelers and QB Aaron Rodgers have agreed to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports, with $22 million in guarantees and a max value of $25 million. Rodgers will now return for his second season in Pittsburgh and reunite with new HC Mike McCarthy for the first time since 2018. McCarthy served as Packers HC from 2006 -- the year after Green Bay drafted Rodgers -- until 2018, a span that included 11 seasons with Rodgers as the lead QB.

WR Michael Pittman has been traded from the Indianapolis Colts to the Pittsburgh Steelers. After signing Alec Pierce to a $28.5 million average annual salary, the Colts will move on from Pittman. The Steelers had little receiving depth behind WR D.K. Metcalf, so Pittman adds a No. 2 possession WR for HC Mike McCarthy's new offense. Unfortunately, the uncertainty around the Steelers QB position still makes Pittman a shaky fantasy asset, even if Aaron Rodgers returns.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin informed the team that he is stepping down as the head coach. The Steelers now will be looking for only their fourth head coach since 1969. Mike Tomlin has had a historic run as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach. He never had a losing season in 19 years as the Steelers' head coach. With one Super Bowl win and one loss, he made his mark on the franchise.

The NFL is suspending Steelers WR DK Metcalf two games for "initiating a physical confrontation with a fan" amid Sunday's win over the Lions. Metcalf is appealing the suspension, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

The Steelers backfield has been a question mark all season with RB Jaylen Warren starting and having the primary rushing role but Kenneth Gainwell’s pass catching and blocking getting him plenty of work. Both paid off for fantasy managers this week. Warren went 14-143-2 on the ground and 2-8-0 through the air on 2 targets. Gainwell went 9-50-0 on the ground and 5-78-1 through the air on 7 targets. Gainwell’s TD came on an incredible catch at the end of the first half.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf (abdomen) practiced all week and is not listed on the final injury report for Monday night's game against the Dolphins. He should be ready for his usual role in that one and is safe to get into Week 15 fantasy lineups.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf (abdomen) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. He was hospitalized after experiencing stomach pain following last week's win over the Ravens, but he's on track to play vs. the Dolphins on Monday night.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that WR D.K. Metcalf is "moving in the right direction" and should be able to play vs. the Dolphins on Monday night. Metcalf was hospitalized after experiencing stomach pains following last week's win over the Ravens. But he was released a short while later and seems to be doing fine. We'll keep you updated on his status throughout the week, but it sounds like Metcalf will be available to use in Week 15 fantasy lineups.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf stayed overnight in Baltimore after being checked into a local hospital with stomach pain. There was fear of internal injuries after taking a hard shot in the Steelers Ravens game on Sunday. Ultimately, it was done out of an adbundance of caution and he was released to fly back to Pittsburgh today.