DK Metcalf, Lamar Jackson and other NFL players who have had fan altercations

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Pittsburgh Steelers star DK Metcalf got into an incident with a Detroit Lions fan during his game on Sunday evening.

Metcalf was spotted confronting the fan, who was near the barrier on the Steelers’ sideline. He pulled the fan’s shirt and took a swing at the man who was wearing a black and blue shirt and a blue wig.

The man told the Detroit Free Press that Metcalf was upset that he called the wide receiver by his full name.

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However, the NFL Network offered a conflicting report. The outlet said that Metcalf reacted the way he did because the fan used derogatory language toward him and made a remark about his mother. Metcalf reportedly had a negative experience with the fan last year when he played for the Seattle Seahawks.

As the NFL weighs potential discipline, Metcalf’s incident was far from the only one that has occurred in league history.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.  (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson got into an incident with a fan in Week 1 of the 2025 season. As Ravens players were celebrating a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills, a fan reached out and slapped the helmets of Jackson and DeAndre Hopkins. Jackson shoved the fan back in his seat. Jackson didn’t receive any discipline over the incident. The fan was reportedly banned from attending NFL games indefinitely.

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa (97) warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium.  (Jayne