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NFL·INJURY·October 18, 2026 10:25 AM ET

Steelers expect DK Metcalf to play Sunday, per Jeff Darlington

Wideout dealt with a Friday illness ahead of kickoff.

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Good news for Steelers: DK Metcalf (illness, Friday) and TE Pat Frieiermuth (calf, Saturday) are both expected to play t Via @JeffDarlington on X

What happened: The Pittsburgh Steelers expect wide receiver DK Metcalf to play in today's scheduled game following a Friday illness, according to Jeff Darlington. Team medical staff also monitored tight end calf tightness that limited participation in Saturday's jog-through session, though availability is expected barring a pregame setback.

Why it matters: Keeping Metcalf in the lineup steadies the Pittsburgh Steelers passing offense after late-week availability questions. Avoiding a late scratch preserves the unit's primary perimeter target for the regular-season contest.

What to watch: The game has not started yet, with final active status to be confirmed during pregame warmups prior to kickoff.

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