Seahawks’ DK Metcalf says NFL wants him drug tested after winning MVP at NBA’s Celebrity All-Star Game

DK Metcalf has a tendency to make headlines in sports other than football. He is sprinted at the Golden Games. He has considered training for the Olympics. And on Saturday, the Seahawks wide receiver stole the show at the 2023 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game. Win MVP with a double-double for Dwayne Wade’s team. But it turns out Metcalf’s efforts have piqued the NFL’s curiosity, as the Pro Bowler says Sunday he’s already been contacted for a performance-enhancing drug test.

Metcalf, 25, shared apparent text from an NFL official on his Instagram story on Sunday, informing the wideout that he was “selected for a PES (performance-enhancing substance)” guideline Monday. The text urged Metcalf to “contact me as soon as possible so we can arrange a time and place to meet.”

All NFL players are subjected to random drug testing, but this isn’t the first time notable name has implied The league specifically aims for that Player fresh from remarkable performances.

Metcalf is coming off his second 1,000-yard receiving season in three years. On Friday’s NBA court, he totaled 20 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks while showing some dunking skills in an 81-78 win. Seahawks colleague Tyler Lockett celebrated Friday’s performance, tweet an encouragement during the Celebrity All Star Game.