Story byJenna HarnerTue, January 6, 2026 at 2:44 AM UTC·2 min readThe Steelers are looking to snap their eight-year drought without a playoff win. And just in time, they’re getting DK Metcalf back from his two-game suspension. The team is thrilled to get their star receiver back in the fold as they prepare for a playoff battle next Monday night against the Texans. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementChannel 11 spoke with Metcalf Monday for the first time since his suspension. He declined to go into any details about the incident in Detroit a little over two weeks ago, though he did say he was surprised his suspension was upheld following his appeal. But, you could sense how thankful he is that his teammates gave him another chance to come back. He told us that watching the game last night was a rollercoaster of emotions.“I couldn’t watch some moments because of my anxiety,” he said.
