DK Metcalf Opens Up About Leaving Seahawks for Steelers
One of the biggest surprises of the NFL offseason was DK Metcalf’s trade from the Seattle Seahawks to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, the star wide receiver is shedding light on the emotional reason behind his decision.
In a recent appearance on the Get Got Pod with Marshawn Lynch and Michael Robinson, Metcalf revealed that he felt like an “outsider” in Seattle after significant coaching changes.
“We were the only six people left from that 2019 team, the team that felt that real camaraderie in the building,” Metcalf said. “Now when you start switching out OCs, switching out head coaches, you start getting different messages from what you’re used to. The Pete [Carroll] messages were gone. So now it was just six outsiders trying to get a new message.”
With Carroll stepping down in early 2024 and Mike Macdonald taking over as head coach, the shift was tough for Metcalf. He even clashed with offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb over play-calling, feeling unheard in crucial moments.
Metcalf ultimately saw Pittsburgh as a fresh start. While the Steelers’ quarterback situation remains uncertain, he’s embracing the change.
“Got a chance to meet some greats like Cam Chancellor, you know, Richard Sherman. But you know, it’s just time for me to move on. I think the grass is greener on the other side,” he said.
Now in black and gold, Metcalf is ready for his next chapter in the NFL.
Metcalf Shares Emotional Story Behind Seahawks Trade Request
