Overview
- Ryan Kennedy publicly denied using any racial or misogynistic slurs and asked DK Metcalf to state that no such language was used.
- Kennedy’s attorneys said they reached out to Metcalf’s representatives seeking a public correction and are evaluating legal options after reported harassment.
- Ford Field security interviewed Kennedy during the Dec. 21 game and allowed him to return to his seat, and the NFL is continuing a review of the fan’s conduct.
- Metcalf’s two-game suspension was upheld, costing him two game checks, with reporting indicating the discipline could void $45 million in contract guarantees.
- Accounts of what was said remain disputed; reports cite Chad Johnson saying Metcalf told him he heard slurs, while Kennedy notes a prior 2024 complaint involving him was investigated and cleared.