Cam Heyward says he "Stole" DK Metcalf from the Chargers, did he cross the line?

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Mar 28, 2025, 15:04 IST

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Cam Heyward, a Pittsburgh Steelers veteran, claims he played a role in keeping wide receiver DK Metcalf from joining the Los Angeles Chargers. Heyward shared on his podcast that he intervened by contacting a friend to sway Metcalf's decision. Metcalf ultimately didn't join the Chargers, and Heyward's story highlights behind-the-scenes player and team communications in the NFL.

Cam Heyward says he "Stole" DK Metcalf from the Chargers, did he cross the line?

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Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Cam Heyward isn’t just making big plays on the field—he’s making big moves behind the scenes too. In a surprising revelation, Heyward claimed that he personally stepped in to prevent star wide receiver DK Metcalf from landing with the Los Angeles Chargers. While he didn’t go into full detail, his behind-the-scenes involvement has sparked major buzz across the NFL. Fans and analysts are now wondering just how much influence he had in keeping Metcalf away from L.A. and whether his actions might have changed the course of the offseason.

Cam Heyward says he took matters into his own hands when he heard DK Metcalf might join the Chargers

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On a recent episode of his podcast, "Not Just Football with Cam Heyward," the Steelers veteran casually dropped a bombshell—he claims he personally helped sway Metcalf away from joining the Chargers.

“I was in California at the time, and I heard DK was in town, and then someone was like, ‘Oh he’s going to the Chargers,’” Heyward said. “So I hit up one of my friends, Tracy Perlman, and she was like, ‘Yeah, I hear he might be going.’ I’m like, Text DK. Tell him to come with us.”
Heyward didn’t elaborate on how much influence he truly had, but the way he tells it, his quick intervention may have played a part in changing the course of Metcalf’s future.

What if DK Metcalf had actually landed with Justin Herbert and the Chargers?

The idea of DK Metcalf catching passes from Justin Herbert in Los Angeles is enough to make any Chargers fan wonder about what could have been. Metcalf, known for his freakish athleticism and game-breaking ability, would have been a massive addition to a Chargers offense that has been looking for a dominant receiver since Keenan Allen’s prime years.

Of course, Metcalf ultimately didn’t land in Los Angeles, and Heyward’s storytelling suggests that maybe—just maybe—he played a small role in that outcome.
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It’s worth noting that Heyward’s story is more of a playful anecdote than a full-fledged recruitment battle. However, it does shine a light on how much behind-the-scenes chatter goes on between players, agents, and teams in the NFL.
Whether Heyward actually influenced Metcalf’s decision or not, it’s a hilarious flex from the Steelers star—and yet another "what-if" moment for Chargers fans to agonize over.
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