NFL suspends Steelers' DK Metcalf for 2 games after altercation with Lions fan

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Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver DK Metcalf was suspended two games by the NFL for an altercation with a fan during the team's win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. 

The league said Metcalf’s actions violated league policy, which states that "players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on game day and…if a player makes unnecessary physical contact with a fan in any way that constitutes unsportsmanlike conduct or presents crowd-control issues and/or risk of injury, he will be held accountable." 

Metcalf was seen grabbing at the Lions fan’s shirt and Honolulu blue wig, while taking a swing at him before walking back to the bench. The CBS broadcast caught the interaction, though officials didn’t see Metcalf involved in any incident as he continued to play in the 29-24 victory on the road. He had four catches for 42 yards.

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Pittsburgh Steelers' DK Metcalf wipes his face on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit.  (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

The fan in question, identified as Ryan Kennedy, denied using explicit or derogatory language toward Metcalf, but rather told the Detroit Free Press that he called Metcalf by his full name – DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf – and it sparked fury.

"A little shocked. Like everyone’s talking to me. I’m a little rattled, but I just want the Lions to win, baby," the fan, who was identified as Ryan Kennedy, told the newspaper.

"What, my full name isn’t is DeKaylin Zecharius