The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the offseason reshaping their offense around DK Metcalf. The Steelers expected the star receiver to become a centerpiece in 2026.Metcalf sent social media into chaos for an entirely different reason this week. A bizarre Instagram Story quickly went viral, leaving NFL fans stunned and more than a little grossed out.
DK Metcalf’s ‘Parasites’ Post Sends Steelers Fans Into Frenzy
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Dec 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Metcalf posted a candid bathroom selfie to his Instagram Story while sitting on the toilet. The Steelers’ wide receiver appeared to joke about stomach issues. The post exploded across X within minutes, especially after MLFootball and Steelers Network reposted the image, and reactions started flooding in online.
“Make sure you get them parasites ouchea.”
🚨BREAKING: Pittsburgh #Steelers superstar wide receiver DK Metcalf posted on his Instagram story that he is currently on the toilet taking a sh*t.
“Make sure you get them parasites ouchea”
Our thoughts and prayers are with Metcalf during this time.
🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/0jL5240H9N
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) May 13, 2026
Memories of Metcalf’s infamous in-game bathroom emergency from his Seattle Seahawks days got revived. The former Pro Bowler was famously carted to the locker room during a 2022 game against the Detroit Lions. He urgently needed to use the restroom. Metcalf later joked about the incident during an appearance.
Metcalf has remained one of the NFL’s most recognizable personalities since joining the Steelers in a blockbuster March 2025 trade. The Steelers sent Seattle a second-round and seventh-round pick in exchange for the receiver and a sixth-round selection.
Metcalf signed a five-year, $150 million extension, worth $30 million per year. Expectations were massive entering his first full season with the Steelers. The Ole Miss product finished 2025 with 850 receiving yards and 59 catches. Both were among the lowest totals of his career.
Metcalf continues generating headlines, whether he’s making plays or posting online. Judging by the internet reaction, Steelers fans still can’t get enough of it.
Social media reactions arrived almost instantly after DK Metcalf’s Instagram Story surfaced online. One usercommented,
“I wanna see more 😋.”
Another fanwrote,
“His fantasy football season last year tbh.”
Others weren’t nearly as entertained. One commenterjoked,
“‘Superstar’ is the most shocking part of this post,” after Metcalf’s uneven 2025 campaign.
The frustration continued elsewhere, with one userposting,
“We are not dealing with the best and brightest.”
Some fans tied the bizarre moment directly to Pittsburgh culture. Another supportersummedit up simply:
“He’s on the right team.”
The overall response reflected exactly what follows most Metcalf moments online: equal parts disbelief and nonstop attention.