Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf made a visit to the hospital following his team’s game against the Baltimore Ravens ‘out of an abundance of caution,’ NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reports.
Metcalf’s was pulled off the team flight and sent to the hospital after he experienced stomach pains ahead of the trip from Baltimore to Pittsburgh.
The Steelers’ medical team ‘removed him from the plan out of an abundance of caution,’ a team spokesman said in a statement.
Metcalf was discharged from the hospital and stayed overnight in Baltimore. He is expected to fly back to Pittsburgh on Monday, Dec. 8 to rejoin the team.
It isn’t clear whether Metcalf’s ailment will impact his ability to play in the Steelers’ Week 15 game against the Miami Dolphins on ‘Monday Night Football.’
Metcalf enjoyed his best game as a Steeler in Pittsburgh’s 27-22 win over Baltimore. The former Seahawk logged a season high in targets (12), receptions (7) and receiving yards (148) while showing a strong connection with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Metcalf has totaled a team-high 52 reception for 753 yards and five touchdowns during his first season with the Steelers.