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New Report Provides Context On DK Metcalf’s Controversial Fan Confrontation

Metcalf's latest actions could land him in some trouble

The Pittsburgh Steelers earned their third straight win in Week 16, as they grinded out a thrilling 29-24 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The game was full of controversy, with one incident seeing star Steelers’ wide receiver DK Metcalf confront a Lions fan in the stands at Ford Field.

During this contest, a clip surfaced on social media showing Metcalf approaching a fan in the stands and grabbing him before attempting to throw a punch at him. Unsurprisingly, this wasn’t a great look for Metcalf, but a new report indicates this isn’t the first time Metcalf has had a run-in with the fan, with the star pass catcher claiming he used derogatory language towards him.

“Steelers WR DK Metcalf had a history with the Lions fan he confronted Sunday — Metcalf reported the same fan to Seahawks security last season while playing for Seattle, sources say,” Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported in a post on X. “The NFL is reviewing the incident for potential discipline.

A source close to Metcalf says the fan, who identified himself to the Detroit Free Press as Ryan Kennedy, called Metcalf’s mom a derogatory word and called Metcalf ‘something we both know you don’t call a black man.’ The fan claims Metcalf was upset about being called his full legal name.”

The league will surely take a closer look at this confrontation, but regardless of what they find, there’s a decent chance Metcalf will be punished for his actions one way or another. In the meantime, Pittsburgh will begin preparing for its Week 17 contest against the Cleveland Browns, where a victory would allow it to clinch the AFC North title.

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