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Two-time Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger, couldn't hide his excitement when he learned about his former team's latest move. The Steelers decided to bolster their team and signed one of the league's best wide receivers, DK Metcalf, in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks.
This move implies that Pittsburgh will send its second round pick to Seattle in the upcoming NFL draft, while the sixth and seventh round picks were also exchanged between these two teams. DK Metcalf, who is 27 years old, agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract with the Steelers. This acquisition just adds another offensive option for Pittsburgh, which is already loaded with talented players.
The quarterback question and the future of the Steelers
After DK Metcalf arrived in Pittsburgh, it is now clear that the Steelers will be much more competitive on offense, but the quarterback question for next season still remains open. With the tandem of Metcalf and George Pickens leading the offense, the team has a huge chance to compete with the best.
Roethlisberger, who spent his career in Pittsburgh, shared his excitement on social media. On his Instagram account, "Big Ben" wrote:
“Coach Tomlin, are you kidding me? Metcalf on one side, Pickens on the other side, and tight end Pat Freiermuth runs routes through the middle... I might as well get back on the field. If you need a quarterback, I can still make some good passes."
Although Roethlisberger retired in early 2022 at the age of 43, his enthusiasm for the team's future is clear. Over 17 seasons, he became one of the best passers in NFL history, with six Pro Bowl appearances and two Super Bowl rings. Roethlisberger is also the record holder for the number of completed passes in one game (47) and in gamaes with more than 500 passing yards (4).
The Steelers certainly have an exciting future ahead of them as the team steps up and looks to become title contenders again.
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