D.K. Metcalf’s Catch With Steelers Is Going Viral

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t make a ton of moves during the offseason, but all of their moves have seemed intentional and should make this team better starting in Week 1.

Aaron Rodgers was one of the last dominoes to fall, but he was a necessary piece considering the team’s lack of options at QB.

Acquiring D.K. Metcalf was another large move, as he’ll seemingly be Rodgers’ WR1 and the top target in this offense.

Metcalf was a force to be reckoned with in Seattle, and he’s quickly established himself as someone to watch in training camp.

Look no further than his eye-popping catch on Sunday, where his teammates watched in awe as he got up for a ball, stretched out, and made the catch, as the team’s official X account noted.

@dkm14 pic.twitter.com/pjp7ig6G1v

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 3, 2025

The jury is still out on what the 2025 season will look like for the Steelers, but there’s reason to believe that, at a minimum, their offense will provide some highlight-worthy plays.

Rodgers might not be able to play at an MVP level anymore, but if he can mitigate mistakes and get the ball into the hands of his best playmakers, good things could happen for the Steelers’ offense.

Considering how stale this side of the ball has been since Ben Roethlisberger left, adding players like Rodgers and Metcalf will not only be better for their on-field output, but it will also bring some life back into the fanbase.

Will this new QB-WR pairing result in a season better than .500, turning the Steelers into a playoff powerhouse?

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Bo Nix Reveals His Expectations In 2nd Season

The Denver Broncos were one of the most surprising teams in the NFL last season.

Expectations were at bay in 2024, as the team finished with an 8-9 record in 2023, and people weren’t sure how Bo Nix would elevate the offense.

It turns out that he was able to bring the Mile High City to new heights, in a sense, providing a sense of stability and excellence at the quarterback position for the first time in many years.

Now that he’s established himself as QB1 heading into 2025, expectations have shifted.

The general media has been hyping this team up over the past several months, and fans are cautiously optimistic that Nix can bring this team on a deep playoff run.

Nix seems to understand his role within the organization and how much he means to the fanbase.

He mentioned as much in a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, noting that he and his teammates are looking forward to giving it their all when the season starts.

“We are excited to grow as a team, grow as an offense, and see where we can go,” Nix said.

"We are excited to grow as a team, grow as an offense, and see where we can go."@Broncos QB Bo Nix on expectations heading into his second season in Denver.

https://t.co/Bh2SWeyMfB#BroncosCountry | @AndrewSiciliano | @87Ed pic.twitter.com/YRJFnR4AEt

— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) August 3, 2025

Nix believes in himself, his coaching staff, and his teammates, but there is a massive roadblock in their way.

The Kansas City Chiefs have owned the AFC West since Patrick Mahomes was drafted, a position they’re not going to give up too easily.

Nix and the Broncos certainly have their work cut out for them in a division that also includes the Los Angeles Chargers, but if they’re up to the challenge and can hold their own, this could be a team to watch out for in 2025 and beyond.

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D.K. Metcalf Makes Big Statement About Steelers’ Defense

Pittsburgh Steelers fans seemed worried when the team wasn’t aggressive in this year’s draft, especially at the quarterback position.

Many expected them to pursue someone like Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel, but they effectively punted at the position, taking Will Howard with a late-round pick.

Their Aaron Rodgers conversations eventually came to fruition, as he joined the team to help take their offense to the next level.

He’ll be able to play with a top-notch athlete in D.K. Metcalf, another new addition to the organization.

Metcalf has already demonstrated that he’s ready to play, developing a quick rapport with Rodgers, and he’s liking what he’s seeing on the other side of the ball.

As he recently mentioned to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Metcalf said, “I think they’re the best defense I’ve ever seen,” referencing his new teammates.

“I think they’re the best defense I’ve ever seen.”

New #Steelers WR DK Metcalf talks to me and @SteveSmithSr89 about his acclimation to Pittsburgh, his relationship with Aaron Rodgers, and how good the defense he faces in practice is. pic.twitter.com/gKQYVvmxbD

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 3, 2025

Playing against a top-tier defense allows players like Rodgers and Metcalf to take high-quality reps every day, knowing that their competition in practice is similar to what they’ll see in real games.

The Steelers’ defense is commonly highly-regarded, but they might have taken themselves to the next level, at least according to what Metcalf is seeing.

Mike Tomlin’s teams have been stuck in a mediocre rut over the past five years, finishing seasons with a .500 record but being unable to advance far in the playoffs.

Perhaps a revamped offense and a rejuvenated defense will be the perfect remedy to their problems, making for an exciting season for everyone involved.

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Analyst Names 6 Teams That Could Pursue Terry McLaurin

The Washington Commanders have found themselves in the middle of conversations in NFL circles lately, but it hasn’t been due to their fantastic 2024 campaign.

Instead, people are talking about Terry McLaurin‘s recent trade request, as he appears unhappy with the way he’s being treated.

McLaurin’s contract is about to expire, and considering the Commanders haven’t been in a rush to sign him to a new deal, he’s taking matters into his own hands.

The team has expressed that they have no intentions of trading him, but that’s not stopping fans and members of the media from running wild with potential trade proposals and interesting landing spots.

Analyst Nick Shook, for example, mentioned that in a recent article on NFL.com, six teams in need of wide receivers could reach out to the Commanders and put their best pitch together.

Shook called out the Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, and Cleveland Browns as teams that could make sense for the veteran WR.

All six of these teams have needs at receiver, but the 49ers and Chargers are the only two that have been playoff teams in recent history.

If McLaurin gets traded, it’ll be interesting to see if he’ll go to a contender that’s a few pieces away from being truly dominant, or if he’ll only chase money and settle for any team.

The Commanders were among the best teams in the league last season, so it might prove difficult to find a more intriguing new home.

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Panthers Sign Former Packers Linebacker

The Carolina Panthers addressed their evolving linebacker situation on Sunday with a strategic addition aimed at bolstering depth and experience.

Following Fan Fest at Bank of America Stadium, the team announced the signing of veteran Krys Barnes, bringing in a player who has built his NFL career on adaptability and consistent production.

Barnes enters his sixth NFL season after spending time with both the Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals.

Panthers make a change at linebackerhttps://t.co/hwFDZtVISB

— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 3, 2025

The UCLA product went undrafted in 2020 but quickly carved out a role in Green Bay’s defense. He recorded 161 tackles while starting 23 of 29 games during his first two seasons with the Packers.

His role diminished in 2022 before moving to Arizona, where he spent the past two years primarily contributing on special teams.

Barnes logged 509 total snaps for the Cardinals in 2024, with 304 of those coming on special teams coverage units.

The signing comes as Carolina works to reshape its linebacker room following significant departures.

The Panthers released longtime starter Shaq Thompson and veteran Josey Jewell earlier this offseason, leaving Christian Rozeboom as a projected starter and creating depth questions across the position.

To create roster space for Barnes, Carolina waived rookie linebacker Tuasivi Nomura.

The undrafted Fresno State product had been with the team since spring workouts but became a casualty of the roster shuffle.

Barnes brings versatility that should help Carolina in multiple areas.

His experience in different defensive systems and proven special-teams value make him a natural fit for what the Panthers need.

The move represents a calculated gamble on a player looking to reestablish his defensive role while providing Carolina with experienced depth at minimal risk.

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Insider Names ‘Best Wide Receiver’ On 49ers Roster

The San Francisco 49ers had high hopes for Ricky Pearsall last season.

Unfortunately, he starred in one of the worst and most talked-about incidents of the offseason.

He survived being shot in the chest, and while he still managed to make his season debut, it clearly took a toll on his development.

Now, despite also missing some time early in the offseason with a hamstring injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports believes he’s the best wide receiver in the Niners’ WR room right now (via Yahoo Fantasy Sports).

Ricky Pearsall has looked like "the best 49ers wide receiver" during the time he's been on the field, per @MaioccoNBCS.

Pearsall's fantasy stock pic.twitter.com/jXPZpFIust

— Yahoo Fantasy Sports (@YahooFantasy) August 2, 2025

The Niners are dealing with some trouble in that regard.

Star WR Brandon Aiyuk will most likely miss some time to begin the season as he continues to recover from a season-ending ACL injury.

Demarcus Robinson, on the other hand, is expected to be suspended over a DUI.

That leaves Pearsall and Jauan Jennings atop the depth chart, and while Jennings has already made a name for himself around the league for his physicality, Pearsall is a speedy pass-catcher with perennial big-play potential.

He showed glimpses of great play against man coverage, and he broke out late in the season.

Pearsall finished his rookie campaign with 31 receptions for 400 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 12.9 yards per reception.

Brock Purdy just got paid, and he will now be in the spotlight and under a lot of pressure to prove that he was worthy of such a massive raise.

Developing chemistry with Pearsall will be crucial for that, and hopefully, he’ll stay healthy this season.

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Robbie Chosen Has 7-Word Message After 49ers Workout

The San Francisco 49ers are keeping their options open at wide receiver.

There’s plenty of uncertainty around that position, so they’re leaving no stone unturned to try to add more juice to that room.

That’s why they worked out Robbie Chosen on Saturday.

According to the former Miami Dolphins pass-catcher, the feedback was positive:

“Thankful for the opportunity it went great,” Chosen posted on X.

Thankful for the opportunity it went great https://t.co/NZEWlk5h90

— Robbie Chosen Anderson (@chosen1ra) August 3, 2025

Chosen is already familiar with the organization, as he spent some time in the Bay Area last season before failing to make the 53-player roster.

He joined the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad shortly after, making two appearances for Mike McDaniel’s team before being released midway through the season.

He finished last year with one reception on four targets for five yards.

Chosen entered the league in 2016, and he’s seemingly had more name changes than good seasons.

His best year came in 2020 when he played for the Carolina Panthers and hauled in 95 passes for 1,096 receiving yards.

He’s failed to log at least 600 receiving yards in any season ever since.

Even so, the Niners are quite shorthanded in that department.

Brandon Aiyuk will most likely miss some time as he continues to work his way back from a season-ending ACL injury, and Demarcus Robinson is rumored to face a DUI-related suspension.

Chosen is a long shot to get another opportunity to join the team for training camp, and even less likely to be a candidate to make the 53-man roster.

Still, the team clearly liked him enough to give him another shot after already having him around last offseason.

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Sean McVay Reveals Rams Rookie Who Has ‘Really Shined’

The Los Angeles Rams have a long history of finding value in the later rounds of the NFL Draft.

This front office and scouting department have done an incredible job of finding and developing young stars.

They did so with guys like Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams, and they could do the same now with Konata Mumpfield.

The seventh-round wide receiver out of Pittsburgh has turned some heads in training camp, and it looks like he’s already caught Sean McVay’s eye:

“He’s doing a great job. You see him making a lot of plays. He’s a mature rookie. He’s moving around, can do a lot of different things. He’s one of the guys that has really shined,” McVay said of Mumpfield.

“He’s one of the guys that has really shined.”

HC Sean McVay on WR Konata Mumpfield pic.twitter.com/T8sutJPmHG

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 3, 2025

Standing at 5-foot-11 and just 186 pounds, the former Panthers standout clearly isn’t the most physical specimen out there, and his 4.59-second time in the 40-yard dash didn’t do much to help his case, either.

Even so, he has shown an impressive ability to create separation with an array of savvy moves and strong footwork.

Of course, it’s way too early to talk about him as a potential steal, and he might not even make the 53-man roster.

Also, newcomer Davante Adams and Nacua will most likely handle the bulk of the work in the passing game.

Still, we’ve seen this team strike gold in Day 3 of the NFL Draft way too many times in the past, and they will be a force to be reckoned with for as long as Sean McVay is calling the shots.

Mumpfield won’t impress with his athleticism, size, or speed, but if Sean McVay likes what he sees, the rest of the league had better pay attention and keep an eye on him.

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Mike Macdonald Reveals Big Update For Preseason Opener

The Seattle Seahawks are entering a new era.

Sam Darnold is about to take the reins of the offense, with Geno Smith following Pete Carroll to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Also, Tyler Lockett and D.K. Metcalf will no longer be on the premises.

Unfortunately, it seems like the fans will have to wait a little longer before they get to watch their new-look team take the field.

According to a report by Corbin K. Smith of FOX, head coach Mike Macdonald has already ruled out the starters of their preseason opener vs. the Raiders.

Mike Macdonald confirms starters will not play for #Seahawks versus Raiders in preseason opener.

— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) August 3, 2025

Of course, this isn’t necessarily much of a surprise.

Teams rarely play their starters in the first week of the preseason, and even when they do, they’re only there for a drive or two.

The preseason used to be the perfect time to fine-tune some things, but with a longer regular season, teams are doing the right thing by being extremely cautious with their most important players.

If anything, this will give the backups and third stringers an opportunity to prove that they can also contribute and be a factor.

Likewise, it’s also the perfect opportunity for teams to get a glimpse of those players who might not have what it takes to get the job done when it counts.

Maybe, we’ll get to watch Alabama standout Jalen Milroe, one of the most intriguing quarterback prospects entering the league this season, and someone who could maybe even challenge Darnold for his spot at some point in the near future.

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Matt LaFleur Uses 3 Words To Describe Packers Defender

The Green Bay Packers may have found an absolute stud.

Omar Brown was the man of the hour during Family Night at Lambeau Field.

He logged not one, not two, but three interceptions.

That’s why head coach Matt LaFleur had a rather simple choice of words to describe what he’s done (via Rob Demovsky):

“He’s making plays,” LaFleur said of Brown.

Matt LaFleur on Omar Brown: “He’s making plays.”

LaFleur pointed out that the Packers had been on Brown for a while starting with a pre-draft visit in the spring of 2024. Brown originally signed with Denver as a UDFA and came here end of last August. pic.twitter.com/OYmuCwmaxS

— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 3, 2025

Brown entered the league as an undrafted safety out of Nebraska.

He began his collegiate career at Northern Iowa and even intercepted six passes as a freshman back in 2019.

The Broncos signed him in the 2024 offseason but released him at the end of training camp, and the Packers signed him to their practice squad shortly after.

He spent the entire season there, but he made a couple of appearances at the end of the season.

Brown got eight snaps on defense and 16 on special teams, and while he still has a long way to go to get on the field this season, he’s certainly on the right path and making a strong impression.

The Packers are all set and pretty deep at safety, with All-Pro Xavier McKinney leading the pack.

There will be no guarantees, and he may not even make the roster.

But even if he doesn’t pick off three passes every day or often, he has most definitely caught LaFleur’s eye.

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