DK Metcalf enters the 2026 NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a 2025 campaign limited to 59 receptions and 850 yards in 15 games following his trade from Seattle. An undisclosed injury sidelined him for much of training camp, but he returned to practice in late August and is expected to be available for the Week 1 opener against the Falcons. Aaron Rodgers has publicly identified Metcalf as the clear No. 1 target and stressed plans to feature him early and often in the passing game. The addition of Michael Pittman Jr. increases competition for targets in an offense that leaned on tight ends and shorter routes last season, while Metcalf's contract restructure provides Pittsburgh added flexibility. His physical profile and red-zone usage remain assets, though recent form and shared opportunities shape expectations for his regular-season catch total.