Seahawks WR DK Metcalf learning to use ASL
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RENTON, Wash. — When Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf began taking American Sign Language lessons earlier this year, his intent was simple — he wanted to learn something new, and find a way to exercise his mind away from the football field.
But lately, Metcalf has started to realized his ASL exploits have taken on a bigger meaning.
After catching the first of his three touchdown passes in Seattle’s 41-35 loss in Dallas last Thursday night, Metcalf signed the phrase “standing on business” to the crowd. He learned the sign from teammate Boye Mafe, who has his own experience with using ASL during games.
The phrase means something akin to “doing your job,” or “taking care of business,” and Metcalf saw Mafe do the sign after a recent team meeting. He asked Mafe to do the sign again and immediately told the second-year linebacker he was stealing it to use in the game.
Metcalf’s introduction to ASL came in college, when he took a summer course at Ole Miss. He has plenty of interests outside of his day job — taken acting lessons, currently learning to play guitar and figured that learning a new language was a way to take it to a whole new level.
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