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Superstar 4x Pro Bowl Says That He Does NOT Want To Do a Jersey Swap With DK Metcaf After His Performance

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Foxborough, MA — In a moment that quickly went viral, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs publicly declined a jersey swap with Pittsburgh Steelers star DK Metcalf following the Patriots’ 21–14 loss to Pittsburgh.

According to Diggs, the refusal wasn’t personal but performance-based. “I respect DK as a player, but I’m not in the business of swapping with somebody who didn’t show up tonight,” Diggs said, citing Metcalf’s quiet stat line against a swarming New England defense.

The snub carried added intrigue because of the pair’s indirect offseason connection. The Patriots, searching for a veteran receiving anchor, chose to sign Diggs despite his ACL recovery instead of exploring a potential trade for Metcalf.

Meanwhile, Metcalf had pushed for a move away from Seattle back in March, citing stalled contract talks and frustration with a rebuilding Seahawks roster. That trade request ultimately led him to Pittsburgh, where he was paired with Aaron Rodgers in what many expected to be one of the NFL’s most explosive quarterback–receiver duos.

Against New England, however, the Rodgers–Metcalf connection sputtered. The Patriots’ defense limited Metcalf’s impact throughout the night, feeding into Diggs’ sharp postgame commentary.

When asked about the jersey-swap snub, Metcalf remained composed:
“I don’t take it personal. Respect is earned every Sunday. I didn’t give my best tonight, but I know who I am — and I’ll be back to prove it.”

Metcalf remains firmly in the spotlight off the field, thanks to his engagement to singer Normani, who recently sported his Steelers jersey in an NFL promotional campaign. The juxtaposition of Metcalf’s star power with a subdued on-field outing only amplified the conversation around Diggs’ decision.

Chiefs Linked To Saints Super Star With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade, Per Source
Kansas City, MO — According to a circulating on X (Twitter), the Kansas City Chiefs have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Chiefs look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set tailor-made for Andy Reid’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Kansas City intriguing two-back looks alongside Isiah Pacheco on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Red and Gold really excites me.” Source: @nflrums X As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Chiefs or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Kansas City whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Chiefs Kingdom perk up.