Overview
- Metcalf rejoined the facility Monday following Pittsburgh’s AFC North–clinching win over the Ravens, setting up a home wild-card game against Houston next Monday night.
- Pressed about the Week 16 incident with a Lions fan, Metcalf repeatedly declined to provide details and said he was surprised his appeal was denied.
- The suspension cost Metcalf two game checks totaling about $555,556, and reports note his future guarantees were voided on paper, with some outlets reporting the team intends to honor them.
- Conflicting accounts persist: Metcalf has alleged offensive language from the fan, while Ryan Kennedy has publicly denied using slurs and retained legal counsel.
- Pittsburgh’s offense sputtered without Metcalf in a Week 17 loss to Cleveland before rallying to beat Baltimore; he led the team this season with 850 receiving yards and six touchdowns.