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20 hours ago
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Aaron Rodgers: DK Metcalf is "a big reason" I signed with Steelers
Aaron Rodgers believes that the 2025 season will be his final one in the NFL and he said the chance to close out his career playing for a cornerstone NFL franchise helped draw him to the Steelers this offseason. It wasn't the only thing that attracted him to Pittsburgh, however. During this week's visit to The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers said that wide receiver DK Metcalf's presence was also a draw when it came time to decide about his plans for the year. Advertisement "DK is a lead by example guy,' Rodgers said. 'He's a big reason I'm in Pittsburgh as well. Conversations that we had and just the kind of person that he is. At the start of the year, I didn't really know DK at all. He's like, 'I work out at 6 a.m. every day.' I'm like, okay, this guy has discipline, this guy has a drive. I said, 'How about 8 o'clock because I'm gonna have to drive from Malibu to UCLA?' He said, 'Yeah, that's fine.' He's not just a specimen, but he's a really solid human being. He's a solid, solid dude, and he leads by example. The way he practices — I think that's one of the most encouraging things is the room goes how the top dog goes." Metcalf is also new to Pittsburgh and the connection between the two players will play a big part in determining how well Rodgers's last hurrah unfolds this fall.
Yahoo
a day ago
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New-Look Steelers Improve Slightly in Latest Record Predictions
New-Look Steelers Improve Slightly in Latest Record Predictions originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While the defensive side of the ball for the Pittsburgh Steelers more or less looks similar to what it did last season, the offensive side will have a lot of new faces at key positions. Advertisement And many think that will lead to an improved record in 2025 for the AFC North team. In a recent article by NFL Spin Zone's Sayre Bedinger, he predicts the record of every AFC North when the end of the 2025 season rolls around. And for the Steelers, he thinks that they are going to make a slight improvement now that they have Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. "Given the fact that this team seems to be guaranteed to win nine games regardless of what happens at quarterback, I think the floor for this Steelers team is nine wins and the ceiling is probably somewhere around 11," Bedinger wrote. "Rodgers played better last season than most people realize, especially as the season went along, and he's got one of the league's best receivers to throw to in DK Metcalf." There was so much buzz around whether or not Rodgers would sign with the team through the early stages of the offseason. But now that he has, it is time to get to work and prove why he is one of the best to ever do it. Advertisement As for Metcalf, some have called him overrated at times due to his inconsistency. But with the combination of size and athleticism that he possesses, it is hard to dispute that he is a scary wide receiver for a cornerback to line up across from. The Steelers have made the playoffs each of the last two seasons, so the team's new-look roster will be looking to keep that trend going and make it back to the postseason. Related: ESPN Pushes Steelers to Replace Aaron Rodgers in AFC QB Trade Related: Aaron Rodgers' Steelers Predicted To Be 'Worst Team in NFL' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Health
- USA Today
Former NFL nutritionist warns Steelers WR DK Metcalf's candy diet poses injury risk
DK Metcalf's infamous "candy diet" has come under fire from former NFL nutritionist Leslie Bonci. In a recent interview with Action Network, Bonci shared several concerns about Metcalf's eating habits: "You may be increasing the risk of injury because of not necessarily having the protein when needs over the course of the day. … There are some studies that are looking at a lot of sugar, which may — and underlying may — be pro-inflammatory, but again, it's a little bit more speculation at this point than it is science to say that it is the case. But I think it's just the wear and tear that happens. "Over the course of the season, not just the time that one is on the field, it's about having to travel and do all of these other things. The goal of eating is supposed to be supportive and to complement the activity that we do — not to work against it. To me, this is more the foe than the friend." Back in 2022, Metcalf's diet went viral when he shared with NBA star Kevin Garnett that his daily meal plan consisted of drinking one coffee, eating just one meal, and downing three bags of candy. The receiver has since claimed that he's cut back on candy, but the Steelers' nutritionists should still keep an eye on their new star wide receiver. After all, Pittsburgh invested $132 million in keeping Metcalf around long-term. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
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2 days ago
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Aaron Rodgers Opens Up About DK Metcalf Friendship
Aaron Rodgers Opens Up About DK Metcalf Friendship originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Aaron Rodgers made the quiet part of his one-year deal certain Tuesday during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Rodgers revealed that this will be his final season and he will end his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Advertisement At this point with his legacy established Rodgers faces little pressure heading into 2025. Sure there is some expectation for him and the Steelers to show some fight in a loaded AFC, but the title aspirations are no longer present for the future Hall of Famer. So why not enjoy this final campaign? That does not mean taking his foot off the gas for the coming months, but it does point to Rodgers surrounding himself with teammates whom he shares some camaraderie. Surprisingly, he has found that in the span of just a few months in wide receiver DK Metcalf. The two spent a portion of the offseason working out together in California and caused Rodgers to gain a profound respect for his future teammate. "D.K. is a lead-by-example guy," Rodgers said on McAfee's show. "He's a big reason I'm in Pittsburgh as well. Conversations that we had, and just the kind of person that he is. At the start of the year, I didn't really know DK at all. Advertisement "He's like, 'I work out at six a.m. every day.' I'm like, okay, this guy has discipline, this guy has a drive..." Metcalf's engine not only helps him go individually but also drives the players around him to match that intensity. "He is a solid dude, and he leads by example. The way he practices. The room goes how the top dog goes, and when DK catches the ball and finishes 60 yards to the endzone, it makes everyone else want to do the same thing." Given Rodgers age and struggles in recent seasons there is plenty of skepticism of how this experiment will benefit the Steelers over the coming months. However, this fascinating Rodgers-Metcalf partnership provides some reason to believe this will work out in favor of Pittsburgh. Advertisement Rodgers has played with some extremely talented pass catchers throughout his career but none of them possess the same athletic package that Metcalf delivers week to week. Pittsburgh's success hinges on more than just this partnership filling the stat sheet, but a translation of the two's offseason collaboration onto the field will only benefit the Steelers' campaign. Related: Did All-Powerful Aaron Make The Pickens Trade to the Cowboys? Related: Steelers Announce 'Miserable' Change for 'Aaron Rodgers Show' At Camp This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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2 days ago
- Entertainment
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Aaron Rodgers Bringing Steelers Teammates to Malibu
Aaron Rodgers Bringing Steelers Teammates to Malibu originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a brand new quarterback in all-time great Aaron Rodgers, and he is already trying to do his best to bond and interact with his new teammates. Advertisement Back at the team's mandatory minicamp, the 41-year-old field general said he was inviting his teammates to Malibu to train some before the start of the 2025 season. He recently appeared on The Pat McAfee Show to talk a bit more about it. "Coming out to Malibu may not be high on everybody's list, but we got some guys coming out next week, so it will be fun to spend a little time with them," Rodgers told McAfee. One of the players that is reportedly going to be making his way to California to train is the team's brand new star wide receiver, D.K. Metcalf. That is encouraging for Steelers fans to hear, as it will give the two a chance to build a connection before the season, which is essential for a star quarterback-receiver duo. The Steelers have made the playoffs each of the last two seasons, and Rodgers will be hoping he can help continue that trend and make it three straight. But he is also looking to show that his slow year in 2024 was a fluke. Advertisement In his final season with the New York Jets, Rodgers finished with 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns, which isn't too bad. But it was the 11 interceptions that caught people's eyes, as that is the third-highest mark for picks in the 20-year career of Rodgers. The future Hall of Famer has said that this may very well be his last season in the NFL, so he will be looking to make it count. Related: Aaron Rodgers Opens Up About DK Metcalf Friendship Related: Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Announces Shocking Retirement Plan This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
