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