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The Steelers revealed the change via social media by sharing a photo of Metcalf in full uniform wearing his number. Metcalf's old number is currently worn by fellow receiver George Pickens, who is surely hoping that Metcalf's arrival will help open things up for him during the upcoming season.

In a mock draft on CBS Sports by Josh Edwards, the Steelers take not Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders, but Jaxon Dart with pick No. 21. The Steelers were originally often mocked to take a receiver at 21, but after trading for DK Metcalf, the team's draft strategy is more up in the air.

The Steelers could be using the possibility of re-signing Russell Wilson as leverage in their talks with Aaron Rodgers. Wilson will soon be complicating that effort. Wilson's upcoming visits to the Browns and Giants raise the stakes for the Steelers.

A year ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers probably didn't anticipate entering 2025 free agency like this. The Steelers double-dipped into the quarterback market, signing Russell Wilson and trading for Justin Fields,

As the Pittsburgh Steelers wait to hear back from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph is returning to the Steel City on a two-year, $8 million deal, a league source confirmed. The Steelers are still waiting to hear back from Aaron Rodgers.

Mason Rudolph is on his way back to the Steel City. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Mason Rudolph have reportedly agreed on a two-year contract worth $8 million. According to the NFL Network's Mike Garafolo,

The Steelers are waiting on word from Aaron Rodgers about his plans for 2025, but they have reached an agreement on a contract with another quarterback that they know well. NFL Media reports that Mason Rudolph has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Steelers.