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NFL Upholds DK Metcalf’s Two-Game Suspension Over Confrontation With Lions Fan

The decision leaves Pittsburgh without its top receiver for the Browns and Ravens to close the regular season.

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Dec 21, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Nov 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) runs after making a catch during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Metcalf’s unpaid ban for initiating a physical confrontation was upheld Wednesday, finalizing the two-game suspension.
  • Video captured him approaching a front-row fan at Ford Field, grabbing the man’s shirt and swiping upward, with no in-game flag or ejection.
  • The NFL cited its policy barring players from entering the stands or making unnecessary contact with fans, and Metcalf will forfeit about $555,556.
  • The fan, identified as Ryan Kennedy, denies using racial or hate-based slurs through his attorneys, while sources close to Metcalf allege slurs and a derogatory comment about his mother.
  • Reports note prior history between the two, with Metcalf previously alerting Seahawks security about the same fan, and coach Mike Tomlin said he supports Metcalf but does not condone the conduct.