INJURY UPDATE: Steelers Receive Concerning News on WR DK Metcalf After Win Over Ravens

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – December 9, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers left Baltimore with a crucial 27-22 victory over the Ravens, a win that pushed them back atop the AFC North. But the celebration didn’t last long. On the trip home, the team was hit with troubling news: WR DK Metcalf was rushed to a hospital after experiencing severe stomach pain while preparing to board the plane.

The shock was even greater because Metcalf had just delivered his best performance since joining the Steelers. He hauled in 7 catches for 148 yards, looking nearly unstoppable and serving as the emotional spark Aaron Rodgers needed to guide the offense through one of the division’s toughest battles.

But only hours after the final whistle, everything changed. Metcalf reported intense discomfort, prompting the medical staff to keep him in Baltimore for evaluation to rule out any potential internal injuries — the kind of hidden damage players often don’t notice until well after the game. He remained hospitalized overnight.

Head coach Mike Tomlin spoke with emotion, hinting at both pride and concern:

“We’ve watched Metcalf compete with the heart of a warrior, but there are moments when you’re forced to confront a truth no team wants to face. When his body speaks up, our job is to listen — because sometimes the smallest signal on the field can alter the entire road ahead.”

Metcalf was discharged Monday morning and is expected to return to Pittsburgh later in the day, but the Steelers have officially listed him as questionable for Week 15 against the surging Miami Dolphins.

It’s a legitimate concern for Pittsburgh. Their offense struggled for seven straight weeks before Metcalf’s resurgence. He currently has twice as many receiving yards as the team’s No. 2 pass-catcher, underscoring just how irreplaceable he is in their system.

The Steelers hold just a 67% chance of making the playoffs — the lowest among current AFC postseason contenders — and their remaining schedule includes the Dolphins, Lions, Browns and Ravens. Every game is a battle, every injury a potential turning point.

One thing is clear:
The Steelers need DK Metcalf — and they need him healthy — if that win over Baltimore is going to become the true turning point of their season.