It was 364 days ago, on March 9th, that the Pittsburgh Steelers traded a second-round pick for DK Metcalf and a late-round pick swap. While tomorrow is technically the one-year mark, today is the anniversary relative to the new league year. It all went down on the eve of the legal tampering period, and that’s where we find ourselves this Sunday once again.
Let’s look back at Metcalf’s year and evaluate the value of the trade and subsequent $150 million extension.
With 59 receptions for 850 yards and six TDs in 15 games, Metcalf had the worst statistical season of his career.