DK Metcalf’s Incredible Week: Steelers Trade & Engagement to Normani

DK Metcalf is experiencing a memorable week that would be challenging for anyone to surpass. With a significant NFL move and a heartwarming proposal, the star wide receiver started his whirlwind of life-changing events.

The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks in a significant deal on Sunday, which signified the start of a new chapter in Metcalf’s football career. On Wednesday, he took a more substantial personal step by proposing to his longtime girlfriend, singer and former Fifth Harmony member Normani, just days earlier.

Metcalf’s official introduction as a Steeler was Thursday, and he shared details about that special moment. He revealed that he had initially planned to propose last year but had to reschedule because of Normani’s busy schedule. He planned a genuine proposal in Houston with their families present to leave a lasting impression when the timing was right. Leading up to the big moment, he had been sending Normani flowers with notes attached, with the final message reading, ‘Will you marry me?’ – a romantic grand gesture worthy of a star athlete.

Normani was present at Metcalf’s Steelers facility on Thursday with his new black-and-gold No. 4 jerseys after switching from No. 14. When Metcalf asked her to ‘hold that rock up, baby,’ she presented her stunning engagement ring to the reporters, making their happiness even more apparent.

The engagement was more sentimental because former Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, Ciara, were the matchmakers for Metcalf and Normani back in 2020. Wilson and Metcalf were teammates in Seattle at the time, and their bond helped ignite a love that has now culminated in this special moment.

While Metcalf confirmed that he spoke with Wilson about the engagement, he did not discuss football with his former quarterback, whose own future remains uncertain as a free agent.

This week has been an unforgettable experience for Metcalf. When asked to sum it up, he said, “Great.” This is one of the biggest weeks of his life, with a new team and a fiancée by his side.