Steelers restructure DK Metcalf's contract to create salary cap space
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have restructured DK Metcalf’s contract, converting part of his base salary into a signing bonus. This move creates nearly $18 million in salary cap space for 2026. Metcalf, who joined the Steelers in March 2025 from Seattle, signed a four-year, $132 million extension. His performance last season included 850 receiving yards and six touchdowns. The Steelers, who have also added veteran receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie Germie Bernard, opted not to void guaranteed portions of Metcalf’s contract despite concerns raised last season.
- •Steelers create nearly $18 million in cap space for 2026
- •Metcalf had 850 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season
- •Joined the Steelers from Seattle in March 2025
- •Team added Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard this offseason
- •No guaranteed portions of Metcalf’s contract were voided
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers restructure DK Metcalf’s contract, create ample salary cap space
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — DK Metcalf’s Restructured Contract Gives Steelers Nearly $18 Million in New Cap Room
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers make intriguing DK Metcalf contract decision
"The Pittsburgh Steelers finally have some financial breathing room, and they got it without touching DK Metcalf’s paycheck. With the 2026 regular season approaching, the Steelers have reworked its biggest wide receiver contract to open nearly $18 million in salary-cap space. It is a significant change for a team that entered Thursday with almost no […] The post DK Metcalf’s Restructured Contract Gives Steelers Nearly $18 Million in New Cap Room appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"PITTSBURGH, Pa. (BLACK AND GOLD NATION) – The Pittsburgh Steelers are creating a ton of salary cap space ahead of the regular season. On Thursday, the Steelers restructured wide receiver DK Metcalf’s contract. The Steelers are turning Metcalf’s base contract into a signing bonus, which gives the team nearly an extra $18 million in salary […]
"According to NFL insider Field Yates, the Steelers have restructured DK Metcalf‘s contract, converting base salary into a signing bonus and creating nearly $18 million in 2026 salary cap space.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 9:41 PMSteelers restructure DK Metcalf’s contract, create ample salary cap space
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (BLACK AND GOLD NATION) – The Pittsburgh Steelers are creating a ton of salary cap space ahead of the regular season. On Thursday, the Steelers restructured wide receiver DK Metcalf’s contract. The Steelers are turning Metcalf’s base contract into a signing bonus, which gives the team nearly an extra $18 million in salary […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 5:11 PMDK Metcalf’s Restructured Contract Gives Steelers Nearly $18 Million in New Cap Room
The Pittsburgh Steelers finally have some financial breathing room, and they got it without touching DK Metcalf’s paycheck. With the 2026 regular season approaching, the Steelers have reworked its biggest wide receiver contract to open nearly $18 million in salary-cap space. It is a significant change for a team that entered Thursday with almost no […] The post DK Metcalf’s Restructured Contract Gives Steelers Nearly $18 Million in New Cap Room appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:15 PMSteelers make intriguing DK Metcalf contract decision
According to NFL insider Field Yates, the Steelers have restructured DK Metcalf‘s contract, converting base salary into a signing bonus and creating nearly $18 million in 2026 salary cap space.
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