Patriots are briefly coming up in the persecution of star receiver dk metcalf

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Metcalf has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in three of its six seasons in the NFL and closed its tenure in Seattle with 48 touchdowns.

Patriot’s fans’ dreams of seeing DK Metcalf -wheel in deep throws from Drake Maye were officially stabbed on Sunday night.

Despite becomes the tab as one of the favorites To acquire the dynamic, # 1 breadth this season, Metcalf is on its way to AFC North. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that Seahawks Handles Metcalf to Pittsburgh Steelers.

ESPN’s Adam Schafter added that Metcalf will receive a 5-year extension worth $ 150 million with Pittsburgh.

Sunday’s news stands as yet another setback for the patriots who have been on embossed for a # 1 receiver for years, especially afterwards Drake Maye” s impressive rookie season in 2024.

A player with Metcalf’s credentials would have been the ideal fit, especially considering that Metcalf was just 27 years in December. Metcalf has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in three of its six seasons in the NFL and closed its tenure in Seattle with 48 touchdowns.

Previous reporting on Metcalf’s preferences for his next destination will only turn the knife to a Patriots organization that has struggled to attract star talent in recent years.

According to a report from Athletic’s Dianna Russini Sunday MorningMetcalf “Ideally wants to play in a hot weather climate and seems to earn $ 30 million a year.”

While Steelers handled Metcalf a new contract worth $ 30 million per year. Season, Pittsburgh does not have exactly a “hot weather climate”, nor are steelers considered leading challengers entering the 2025 season.

If Metcalf was willing to play in a colder climate to net a fierce new contract, one would think that New England would stand as the more appealing place, especially considering the presence of an up-and-one QB in Maye.

Steelers had Russell Wilson and Justin Fields on their list last year, though both are free agents in the spring.

Granted, Metcalf made it clear in January that he wasn’t too excited about playing football in Massachusetts.

“It is not a desirable place in my opinion,” told Katie Nolan about “The Casuals” podcast When asked if he could imagine playing for the patriots. “Great organization.”

With Metcalf now in Pittsburgh, Tee Higgins hit with a franchise mark in Cincinnati, and Davante Adams Reportedly you sign a two-year deal with RAMSNew England’s options on Wideout are quickly declining with free agency approaching.

Conor Ryan is a staff writer who covers Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has had since 2023.