The Pittsburgh Steelers trading for star wide receiver DK Metcalf has no bearing on the return of Russell Wilson, according to Steelers insider Gerry Dulac. Pittsburgh still hopes to bring back Justin Fields, and on top of that, are pursuing Sam Darnold.

DK Metcalf played alongside Russell Wilson during their time together with the Seattle Seahawks - and the paid could be reunited in Pittsburgh with the Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said in January that his team would prioritize bringing back one of its two starting quarterbacks from 2024 -- either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields . However, the team has pivoted significantly in the approximately six weeks since, per a report from Dianna Russini of The Athletic.