DK Metcalf studying signal language to speak trash is the funniest bit within the NFL

DK Metcalf is understood for being a specimen on the sphere in Seattle, whether or not he’s hauling in TDs or hauling ass to chase down an intercepted move. Lately, he’s additionally earned a repute for having a little bit of a scorching head, selecting up a handful of penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct. In September he was penalized and fined for an altercation with Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon, and stated after the sport he “simply [had] to be higher.”

Apparently what he meant by “higher” was “conceal it higher.”

Over the previous few weeks eagle-eyed followers have noticed Metcalf making a sequence of gestures after massive performs. Metcalf even admitted it on The Wealthy Eisen Present again in October: he’s been studying American Signal Language so he can safely discuss trash with out incomes the ire of the officers.

In a rematch with nemesis Ahkello Witherspoon final week, DK shook his man on a brief slant into the endzone for a TD, after which appeared to signal “my son.”

Then this week, within the first quarter in opposition to the Cowboys on Thursday Evening Soccer, Metcalf caught a gorgeous move from Geno Smith and took it 73 yards to the home earlier than showing to signal “standing on enterprise.”

This is likely one of the best shows of dedication to hating that we’ve possibly ever seen. In a while the printed it was revealed DK took signal language in faculty, however has lately picked up common classes and is seven lessons deep into changing into bilingual. All this to disrespect cornerbacks. That is the type of dedication to your work that separates the common from the elite.