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Aug 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Aug 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Pittsburgh Steelers sit atop the AFC North after a win against the Ravens. However, the result came at the price of key players. DK Metcalf suffered from sudden stomach pain, Darnell Washington and Malik Harrison went to concussion protocol. Fortunately, the latest reported video from the Steelers’ practice session brought an update on the return of these players, including Metcalf’s condition.
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“DK Metcalf answers multiple questions about his stomach-related hospital visit in Baltimore by repeatedly saying, “I’m good.”,” wrote Adamski on X.
DK Metcalf answers multiple questions about his stomach-related hospital visit in Baltimore by repeatedly saying, “I’m good.”
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) December 11, 2025
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DK Metcalf’s sudden stomach pain had everyone shocked. He played against the Ravens and made seven receptions for 148 yards. However, it was after boarding the plane from Baltimore that the wide receiver that his stomach began to pain. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital and underwent multiple tests. His status was questionable ahead of Week 15. But during Thursday’s practice, his declaration of being fine made the Steelers relaxed.
It is not just Metcalf, but two wideouts have also returned to practice on Thursday. Both WR Darnell Washington and ILB Malik Harrison suffered a concussion against the Ravens. Washington was hauling a 12-yard reception from Aaron Rodgers when a defender tackled him. He fell to the ground and was immediately taken to the blue medical tent. Later, he was taken to the locker room.
The inside linebacker suffered a concussion while going to tackle Ravens RB Derrick Henry. While falling, his head hit the ground awkwardly, leading him to sustain a concussion. He made the tackle five minutes remaining when five minutes remained in the second quarter.
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While the Steelers are happy with the return of their wideouts, they are faced with grim news about TJ Watt.
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TJ Watt suffered a lung issue
Steelers linebacker TJ Watt has suddenly raised concerns with a lung issue. He was feeling uneasy on Wednesday at the team facility and was rushed to a hospital in the Pittsburgh area for evaluation. The star pass rusher stayed overnight at the hospital and missed Thursday’s practice. Even Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin became a bit cautious.
“I’m a little bit cautious about what I say because I’m not a medical expert, but to make a long story short,” said Mike Tomlin via the Steelers’ website. “He was experiencing some discomfort when he was at the facility yesterday, and so we took him to the docs, and they are going through some procedures,” he said. “He stayed overnight in the hospital. He has a lung situation that’s being addressed. I think he has some testing and so forth ahead of him this afternoon. And that’s all I know at this juncture.”
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Following his interview, Tomlin also revealed that he had communicated with the linebacker.
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“He and I communicated last night,” he said. “He was comfortable. And that’s all I have really at this point. His status for Monday night is really up in the air. I think what transpires this afternoon is going to provide more information for us.”
As things stand, the Black and Gold won’t have TJ Watt against the Miami Dolphins. Besides, it has not been declared whether DK Metcalf and the rest will be available to play or not. With everything considered, things are not looking good for the Steelers. It is a must-win game for them. especially if they want to qualify for the playoffs. So, it will be interesting to see how they prepare themselves for the challenge with a pile of injuries.
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