The Pittsburgh Steelers are already without their starting quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, for their Week 12 game against the Chicago Bears. Now, the team is also dealing with an injury to its top receiver.
That would be DK Metcalf, who has been dealing with an ankle injury throughout the Steelers’ Nov. 23 contest.
Metcalf originally hurt his ankle in the first half following a 2-yard completion to Pat Freiermuth. It wasn’t immediately clear what happened to the veteran receiver, but he wasn’t able to put any weight on his left leg as he hopped off the field.
Metcalf headed to the blue medical tent after reaching the sidelines. The Steelers later announced he was ‘questionable’ to return to Sunday’s game because of an ankle injury.
That said, Metcalf was able to return to the field in short order for the Steelers. He continued to serve as their top target until he appeared to aggravate his injured ankle during a third-quarter end-around.
Metcalf again hobbled to the sideline. The Steelers did not immediately provide an update on whether he would return to the game.
Metcalf had two catches for nine yards before exiting the game for a second time. He also logged two carries for 12 yards and a touchdown.
(This story will be updated as more information becomes available.)