Steelers' DK Metcalf loses spot among NFL’s top-5 highest-paid WRs

DK Metcalf may have signed a historic extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, but he just lost his place among the top-five highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL following a massive contract the Atlanta Falcons pulled off.

>On Tuesday, the Falcons signed 2022 first-round wide receiver Drake London to a four-year, $141 million contract extension. His average annual value of $35.25 million takes the No. 3 spot among the highest-paid wideouts, which knocked DK Metcalf's $33 million down to No. 6.

>Here's a look at the current top-five highest-paid wide receivers following London's extension, now excluding Metcalf:

Jaxson Smith-Njigba, $42.15 million (Seattle Seahawks) • >Ja'Marr Chase, $40.25 million (Cincinnati Bengals) • >Drake London, $35.25 million (Atlanta Falcons) • >Justin Jefferson, $35 million (Minnesota Vikings) • >CeeDee Lamb, $34 million (Dallas Cowboys)Metcalf, who was traded to Pittsburgh in March 2025, had a solid debut season with the Steelers, recording 850 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 59 catches.

>London wasn't the only big NFL name to receive a massive extension on Tuesday, as the Steelers also signed edge rusher Nick Herbig to a new four-year contract worth $100 million.

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>This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers’ DK Metcalf no longer top-five highest-paid WR after Drake London extension